Writing Homework Essay

Instructions: Complete the writing plan based on the task below.

Plan:

I. Topic of the article – identify the information which is required

A. Main topic – Identify the topic of the article – What is the general topic of the
text

B. Reader – Identify who will read the article – Who will read the article

C. Purpose – Identify the reason for writing – Why do I need to write this article?
 D. Main ideas – Identify what information is required – What do I need to write
about?

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II. Title – Write the title to this article – Short and catchy

III. Introduction – Write the introduction to this article – general information + rhetorical
question

IV. Main Body

A. Prompt 1:
1. Topic sentence (Linker + a statement related to the prompt, e.g: To
begin with, reality shows are not an accurate depiction of real life):
 2. Supporting idea 1 (script → inauthentic situations → people argue

over ridiculous problems):

3. Supporting idea 2 (excessive concentration of problematic people →

inescapable → real-life example of how to deal with problems

which is inapplicable in a reality show):

4. Linking words that I can use to connect the two supporting ideas:

B. Prompt 2
1. Topic sentence (Linker + a statement related to the prompt, e.g:
Furthermore, reality shows can have a negative influence on younger
generations):

2. Supporting idea 1:

3. Supporting idea 2:
 4. Linking words that I can use to connect the two supporting ideas:

C. Prompt 3:
1. Topic sentence (Linker + a statement related to the prompt, e.g:
However, reality shows are generate profit for TV networks):

2. Supporting idea 1:

3. Supporting idea 2:

4. Linking words that I can use to connect the two supporting ideas:

V. Paragraphing
A. Paragraph 1 – Which two ideas will be developed in paragraph 1 and why
 B. Paragraph 2 – Which idea will be developed in paragraph 2 and why?

VI. Conclusion – Write the conclusion to the essay

A. Linking words I can use in the conclusion:

B. Conclusion: