1 / 15

All About Me Essay

All About Me Essay. Writing Tools to Remember. Thesis Statements.

dewei
Download Presentation

All About Me Essay

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. All About Me Essay Writing Tools to Remember

  2. Thesis Statements • A thesis statement is ONE complete sentence that states the essay’s topic. This idea controls the content of the entire essay. A thesis statement that contains sub-points also helps a reader know how the essay will be organized.

  3. Thesis Statements • Indicates the purpose of the paper without announcing it with “The purpose of this paper is…” or “In this paper, I will….” NEVER DO THIS! • Uses very specific language (clearly stated topic, subtopics, characteristics being compared/contrasted, etc.) • Gives the major subdivisions; shows what body paragraphs will be about.

  4. DEAD WORDS • In your thesis statement, do not use the following words: • THINGS • STUFF

  5. Comma, comma, And • When writing your thesis, remember to embrace the “comma, comma, and” rule! • I am a person who enjoys sports, loves traveling,and hopes to be successful.

  6. What is the thesis? • Maya Angelou is an accomplished African-American author in the United States. While growing up, she suffered tremendous hardship. Some of her most difficult life events are portrayed in novels and poems such as, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, and, Still I Rise. Her written works often include strong themes such as perseverance through trials, love for family, and passionate optimism.

  7. What is the Thesis? • Maya Angelou is an accomplished African-American author in the United States. While growing up, she suffered tremendous hardship. Some of her most difficult life events are portrayed in novels and poems such as, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, and, Still I Rise. Her written works often include strong themes such as perseverance through trials, love for family, and passionate optimism.

  8. “Comma, Comma, And” demonstrates sub-points! Her written works often include strong themes such as perseverance through trials, love for family,and passionate optimism.

  9. What’s Wrong with the thesis? • The large influx of people to California has had major effects on the state.

  10. What’s Wrong with the thesis? • The large influx of people to California has had major effects on the state. • NO SUB-POINTS! We don’t know what the body paragraph topics will be. • Needs a ‘comma, comma, and…’

  11. Fixed Thesis • The large influx of people to California has had major effects on the ability of the state to provide housing, electricity,and jobs for all residents.

  12. Don’t State the Obvious • Which one? • In this essay, I am going to discuss the effects of long-term drug abuse. • Long-term drug use can have disastrous effects on one’s marriage, career, and health.

  13. 3.8 Paragraph Writing 1st sentence- Introduction 2nd and 3rd sentences- Point number 1 4th and 5th sentences- Point number 2 6th and 7th sentences- Point number 3 8th sentence- Conclusion

  14. Though there are many beautiful college campuses, I would argue that Notre Dame’s is the best.There are many gorgeous buildings, famous for their architecture and style. The Golden Dome is the most well known symbol of the University, painted in 14 carat gold!Along with the buildings, the landscaping is unforgettable. Trees, flowers, fountains, and statues can be found around every corner, and the quads are perfectly mowed.Finally, campus is an incredibly peaceful place. Whether you visit the grotto for late night reflection, or walk around one of the two lakes for exercise, you will be able to find a place that lets you relax.While some people know of Notre Dame only as a place of football, I know Notre Dame to be a beautiful place to live and visit.

  15. Transition Words • Use transitions to help move from one idea to the next and help essay flow. • Examples: • First, second, third • For example • Finally • Similarly • However • Although

More Related