Writing - GW4/LS1

• essay:

- derives (French: essayer) → “to try” or “to attempt” → attempt to put one thoughts in literature-way.

- few paragraphs

- inform someone about a topic (present facts)

- convince the readers of something

- 5 types: cause/effect, comparison, argument, problem/solution, reaction

• prestigious schools:

- well-known schools (e.g. Harvard, Oxford, …)

• Body:

- topic sentence + supporting sentences

=> topic sentence: explains topic, controlling idea

=> supporting sentences: facts, examples, reasons, specific information about the topic

• Conclusion

- restate main ideas

- strong final impression

• Hook

- one sentence/few sentences

- attract reader’s attention

- beginning of an essay

- related to the topic