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English Composition

English Composition . Patterns of Development for Essay Writing Lisa Tittle , associate professor. Illustration/Example Essay. Support generalizations Clarify Add interest Explain difficult terms or concepts May use several examples or one extended example. Thesis Statement.

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English Composition

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  1. English Composition Patterns of Development for Essay Writing Lisa Tittle, associate professor

  2. Illustration/Example Essay • Support generalizations • Clarify • Add interest • Explain difficult terms or concepts • May use several examples or one extended example

  3. Thesis Statement • Persuades the reader • Include the topic and … • what will be proven through well-thought-out examples

  4. Sample Illustration Theses • Email addresses reveal much about people’s personalities. • Television commercials are often misleading. • The kinds of toys parents buy their children reveal much about their values. • Country music appeals to some of society’s most basic concerns.

  5. Items to Consider • Are the examples relevant and clear? • Are the examples well-chosen? • Are there enough examples (3-4)? • OR is the extended example clear? • Do the examples add to the coherence of the essay? • Are the transitions appropriate (p.129)? • Is the format clear (p. 292)?

  6. Process Essay • Directional (how-to) • Complete a task or create a product • Saddle a horse, change a tire, build a mailbox • Informational (how something works) • How a copy machine works • The events that led to the Civil War

  7. Thesis • Still persuasive • Topic + why complete the process • Avoid the “so what?” thesis • Getting in shape involves many steps. • Vs. • Getting in shape increases a person’s energy level.

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