ESSAY

WRITING SKILLS

THE BASICS OF
ESSAY WRITING

THE BASIC OF ESSAY WRITING

1

Read the question and
understand what it wants.

THE BASIC OF ESSAY WRITING

2

Identify the key words and
underline them.
(at least 2)

THE BASIC OF ESSAY WRITING

3

Draft the contents.
(at least 3)

THE BASIC OF ESSAY WRITING

4

Be alert of the proper and correct
use of the grammatical rules.

THE BASIC OF ESSAY WRITING

Articles
Pronouns
Verb to be
Tenses
Vocabulary

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PARAGRAPH 1
- INTRODUCTION-

THE BASIC OF ESSAY WRITING
- INTRODUCTION-

1. Include part of the question.
2. Give definition to the key words.
3. Write your plans.

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PARAGRAPH 2
- GENERAL OVERVIEW -

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- GENERAL OVERVIEW –

1. Be general about the subject.
2. Give an overall view.
3. Give a wider scope (global).

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PARAGRAPH 3, 4 & 5
- INTRODUCTION OF CONTENTS -

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PARAGRAPH 3, 4 & 5

1. Introduce the content.
2. Give examples (at least 2).
3. Talk about the causes and effects
(economic / health / society /
community).

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CLOSURE

THE BASIC OF ESSAY WRITING

CLOSURE

1. Mention part of the question.
2. Mention your contents.
3. DO NOT give examples.
4. Give your opinion about the

subject.