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What is an essay?

The "Hook"

An essay is a piece of writing that is several paragraphs A sentence that "hooks" or attracts the reader’s attention
long. An essay, just like a paragraph, is about one topic. and makes them want to read the essay.
Since its topic is broad, the essay is divided into
paragraphs, one for each major point. There are many types of hooks.

How to Write an Essay - Step by Step. 1. Surprising fact or statistic:


 According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 4
Essay structure adults do not get enough exercise.
1. Introduction Paragraph
2. Interesting question:
o The hook
o Background information
 Does exercise only improve health if it's difficult?
o Thesis statement
3. Wise quote:
2. Body Paragraphs  Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body,
according to Joseph Addison.
o Topic sentence 1
- Supporting sentence 1 4. Contradiction:
- Details / Facts / Examples –  People think strenuous exercise is better for them
than easy exercise -but almost no one does a
- Supporting sentence 2
- Details / Facts / Examples
strenuous routine twice.

o Topic sentence 2 5. Why the topic is important?


- Supporting sentence 1  People need exercise to stay healthy.
- Details / Facts / Examples –
6. Other examples for why the topic is important.
- Supporting sentence 2
- Details / Facts / Examples o Vegetables: Vegetables have vitamins that
cannot be found in other foods.
3. Conclusion Paragraph
o Restate the thesis statement
o Summaries the main ideas o Driving license: A driving license gives a
o Write your opinion person independence.

o Human brain: The human brain controls


everything we do and say.
o The character Romeo: Romeo is one of
Shakespeare's most famous characters.
The background information:- The thesis statement

Background information helps the reader understand. It should The thesis statement is similar to the topic sentences in a
be at least three sentences. There are many types of paragraph. It is the main idea of the topic + 3 reasons or
background information: something, 3 examples of something, 3 parts of something, 3 types
of something, or 3 steps in a process.
4. Surprising statistics, or fact :
1. What is the best exercise? Write an essay that explains
o A 30-minute walk raises your heart rate and burns your answer.
over 100 calories.
o The thesis statement
5. Definition :
- The best exercise is walking because walking is easy,
o An exercise is a physical activity that raises the heart convenient, and usually done outside.
rate and speeds up breathing.
2. Explain how to get a driver's license
6. Positive or negative opinions:
o The thesis statement
o Many people view walking as too easy to improve
health or help weight loss. - Getting a driver's license requires a few steps, including
learning rules, practice driving, and passing exams.
7. Opposite opinions:
3. Describe the parts of the human brain
o Some people enjoy walking, but others prefer higher-
intensity sports like running, weight lifting, or o The thesis statement
swimming.
- The human brain has three main parts, including the
cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem.
Outlining the Essay

Title Divorce

The hook Have you ever thought about how


many people get divorced each minute?
Background information There is one divorce every 13 seconds in
America. People get married in order to
share their life. However, they sometimes
1. Introduction Paragraph do not get along, so they decide to get
divorce.
Thesis statement Divorce recently rated up due to marrying
too young and having different characters.

The First reason to get divorced is


Topic sentence 1 getting married too young. Young couples
- Supporting sentence 1 are usually irresponsible. —— (details/
- Details / Facts / Examples facts / examples)——. In addition, they
– don’t understand the challenges that they
- Supporting sentence 2 might face. ——(details/ facts /
- Details / Facts / Examples examples)——.
2. Body paragraph
Topic sentence 2 The second reason is having different
- Supporting sentence 1 characters. If the woman is jealous, that will
- Details / Facts / Examples cause many conflicts between the couples.
– ——- details/examples——. Moreover, ——
- Supporting sentence 2 ——————————————-
- Details / Facts / Examples
In conclusion, divorce can happen
- Restate the thesis because of two main reasons. Getting
statement married at an early age and having different
3. conclusion paragraph - Summaries the main ideas Personalities are the man causes for it. I
- Write your opinion recommend People to get married after
they know the person very well and at the
right time.

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