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Building a Solid Essay

Building a Solid Essay. English Composition and Grammar Created Fall 2002 by Amy Lawrence. Foundation = Subject. With a faulty subject, an entire essay can crumble Start broad, then narrow Keep focused Stay interesting. Frame = Thesis. Framework of your essay Arguable Believable

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Building a Solid Essay

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  1. Building a Solid Essay English Composition and Grammar Created Fall 2002 by Amy Lawrence

  2. Foundation = Subject • With a faulty subject, an entire essay can crumble • Start broad, then narrow • Keep focused • Stay interesting

  3. Frame = Thesis Framework of your essay Arguable • Believable • AVOID- • Broad topics • Far-fetched ideas THESIS STATEMENT SUBJECT

  4. Roof = Supporting Sentences • Protect the Thesis Statement • Holes in the Supporting Sentences = Leaks in your Argument Point A Point B Point C THESIS STATEMENT SUBJECT

  5. Windows = Examples • Show the reader the feasibility of your argument • Invite the reader to Experience your subject

  6. Paint, Shutters = Style, Diction • Colorful Language • Descriptive Language • Your writing style gives your paper personality • Style and Diction are what make your paper, your paper!

  7. Final Product = Solid Essay • Regular Maintenance • Revision • Arguable Thesis? • Holes in Argument? • Style, Diction? • Editing • Spelling • Grammar Point A Point B Point C THESIS STATEMENT SUBJECT

  8. You Have Built One Solid Essay!

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