WRITING SKILL

ESSAY WRITING

Miss Nazreen
 WHAT’S IN AN ARUMENTATIVE TEXT?
1. How many paragraphs must you
write in an academic essay?

2. What are the they?

3. What should be written in the

Introductory paragraph?

4. How many ways/ techniques to start

the Introduction?
Name them.

5. What other language aspects to

include in an essay?

 What makes a good argumentative essay?

1. CONTENT 1. LANGUAGE & ORGANISATION
• Ful ls the task • Accuracy of language

• Points are relevant • Sentences

• Well- elaborated • Vocabulary- appropriate

• Shows maturity • Ideas ow well

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 Writing the introduction

• General Introduction about the
topic- use the 9 techniques
•Stand
• Thesis Statement

What is Thesis
Statement?

•The sentence containing the

central idea of the essay
•It guides your writing
•Tells your reader the content of
your essay
•Usually the LAST sentence of the
introductory paragraph
•ONE COMPLETE sentence

 3 ways to write the stand

TOPIC: Students should spend less time listening to
music. Discuss.
 2 ways to write thesis statements
TOPIC: Students should spend less time listening to music. Discuss.
Main Point/Idea 1:
Main Point/Idea 2:
Main Point/Idea 3:

Music relieves stress

Stimulate the mind
Neglect studies

1. General Thesis Statement 1. Speci c Thesis Statement

-State the purpose of the essay, -State ALL the Main Points/Ideas in
without speci cally writing the that ONE sentence.
three main points; general idea.
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 HOW TO WRITE A THESIS STATEMENT
TOPIC: Sports should be emphasised in schools. Discuss.
Main Point/Idea 1:
Main Point/Idea 2:
Main Point/Idea 3:

Helps to promote unity

Helps to curb social problem
Encourages a healthy lifestyle

Stand: Thesis Statement: