Parts of an Essay

Learning Competencies

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to do the

following:

● Compose a persuasive text of three paragraphs

expressing one’s stand on an issue (EN10W-Ie-
12.3).
● Compose short persuasive texts using a variety of
persuasive techniques and devices (EN10WC-Ii-12).
 Objectives

At the end of this lesson, the learner should be able to

do the following:

● Differentiate the parts of an essay.

● Write an essay showing each part’s salient features.
Essential Question

Why is relevant information important in

supporting a main idea?
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Warm-Up

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jumbled letters to oicpt
form proper words iiouodnttrcn
that are related to
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essay writing.
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eithss aeenmsttt
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Warm-Up

Guide Questions:
1. What words were you able to form?
2. How are these words connected?
3. What are the functions of these words in essay writing?
Review

What is the difference between

a paragraph and an essay?
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Essay

This is a written composition that usually has three or more

paragraphs.
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Parts of an Essay

The introduction contains the thesis statement or the

sentence that states what the whole essay will be about.

Apart from the thesis statement, the whole introductory

paragraph gives an overview of what you will say.
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Parts of an Essay

The body is one or more paragraphs that discuss each point in

the thesis statement. Each paragraph should have one main
idea followed by supporting details. The use of transitional
expressions is needed to achieve coherence.
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Transitional Expressions
Purpose Expressions to use

To signify space and location above, around, at the, from the, in front of, nearby, there, through the

To signify time afterward, at last, furthermore, immediately, meanwhile, next, now, subsequently

To signal addition again, also, and, and then, besides, further, in addition, last, next

To give examples or to intensify after all, as an example, certainly, for instance, in fact, of course, that is
points

To show similarities alike, in the same way, like, likewise, similarly

To show contrast although, but, even though, however, in contrast, in spite of, unlike, while this may
be true

To indicate cause and effect as a result, because, consequently, hence, since, therefore, thus
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Parts of an Essay

The conclusion wraps up the whole essay by restating the

thesis statement and closing the argument made.
 Values Integration

How will you ensure that you are presenting relevant

information in the material that you are writing?
 Writing Prompts

Choose one prompt from the issues below and write an essay
for it. Make sure that each part of the essay is present and
each salient part is visible.

1. What are the pros and cons of summer class?

2. What are the factors that define true friendship?
3. Who is the most distinguished person in Philippine
history?
 Writing Prompts
Criteria Below expectations Needs improvement Meets expectations Exceeds expectations
1 2 3 4

Content (50%) All the contents of the Only a few of the Some contents of the The contents of the
Clear and evident focus
output are not related contents of the output output are not related output are all related to
on the topic
to the topic. are related to the topic. to the topic. the topic.

Organization (25%) The progression of ideas The progression of ideas The progression of ideas The progression of ideas
Logical progression of is disorganized. is somewhat organized. is organized. Transitions is well-organized.
details/events; clear Transitions are unclear, Transitions are are sufficiently clear, Transitions are clear
transitions between ideas making the text almost somewhat clear, leading to full and effective, leading to
impossible to leading to vague understanding. full and easy
understand. understanding. understanding.

Language (25%) There are four or more There are two to three There is one language There are no language
Spelling, mechanics, language errors. language errors. error. errors.
grammar, and word
usage
 Bibliography

Forlini, Gary, Mary Beth Bauer, Lawrence Biener, Linda Capo, Karen Moore Kenyon, Darla H. Shaw,
and Zenobia Verner. Prentice Hall Grammar and Composition 1. Jurong, Singapore: Pearson
Education South Asia Pte, 2005.

Marius, Richard, and Harvey S. Wiener. The McGraw-Hill College Handbook. New York:
McGrawHill, 1994.

Skrabanek, D.W. “Persuasive Purpose.” Accessed April 12, 2018.

http://www.austincc.edu/dws/persuasive.html.