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The Essay

The Essay. An essay is a group of paragraphs that are written in response to a given topic. The number of paragraphs varies, but a standard essay usually contains five. . The Writing Process.

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The Essay

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  1. The Essay • An essay is a group of paragraphs that are written in response to a given topic. The number of paragraphs varies, but a standard essay usually contains five.

  2. The Writing Process Writers follow a plan when they write. They take certain steps, which make up the writing process. Following these five steps leads to better writing. • Prewriting • Drafting • Revising PSI PASS • Editing • Publishing

  3. PSIPASS SOAP

  4. PSI PASS • P = Pull It Pull It- Determining what the prompt is asking us to find out. When you begin writing, the first thing you need to do is determine the SOAP of the prompt! S O A P

  5. Pull It • Subject What am I supposed to write about? • OccasionWhat form is it supposed to be written in ? (essay, letter, article, or story) • Audience Who is my audience? ( teacher, friend, parents, company?) • Purpose What is the purpose of my writing? (To inform, persuade, or describe) S O A P

  6. Review Pull It? • S • O • A • P S O A P

  7. Let’s practice with this prompt! • In the United States, there are a vast amounts of holidays and traditions celebrated throughout the year. What is your favorite holiday? Explain why in an essay.

  8. Let’s practice with this prompt! • In the United States, there are a vast amounts of holidays and traditions celebrated throughout the year. What is your favorite holiday? Explain why in an essay. • S= Halloween is the best holiday.

  9. Let’s practice with this prompt! • In the United States, there are a vast amounts of holidays and traditions celebrated throughout the year. What is your favorite holiday? Explain why in an essay. • S= Halloween is the best holiday. • O= Essay

  10. Let’s practice with this prompt! • In the United States, there are a vast amounts of holidays and traditions celebrated throughout the year. What is your favorite holiday? Explain why in an essay. • S= Halloween is the best holiday. • O= Essay • A= Teacher

  11. Let’s practice with this prompt! • In the United States, there are a vast amounts of holidays and traditions celebrated throughout the year. What is your favorite holiday? Explain why in an essay. • S= Halloween is the best holiday. • O= Essay • A= Teacher • P= To Explain/ Inform

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