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Lesson Eighteen:
Essay writing-
A guide for the essay you need to write
When your teacher gives you an essay assignment, what is your initial reaction? Uncertainty? Fear?
Dread? In a large class, the teacher definitely notices the resistance that comes from students who
dislike essay assignments or essay tests. But have no fear. There are some simple things that you
can learn to make writing an essay easier. It's also worth knowing that there is a formula for writing
an essay which you can use as a basis for your work. This is called the five-paragraph essay. The
five-paragraph essay is no secret. Everyone knows about it. The problem is that students fail to pay
close attention when it's taught in class, but this isn't rocket science. Pay attention and you'll
succeed.
These are the steps you take in writing an essay:
The teacher gives you an assignment

You think about how you want to approach the topic or you are allowed to choose a topic.
Brainstorm and prewrite. This might involve the creation of an outline. Once you have your outline
completed, you can begin to write the essay. If you don't create an outline, that's okay, as long as
you know how you want to organize your work. Good organization of your ideas will be noticed by
the reader.
Write a rough draft. This is written according to your outline, or the rough draft could be a writer's
first attempt to get as much of the essay completed as possible, knowing that the rough draft will be
revised.
Write a second draft. This is the revised rough draft in which you really try to pay attention to the
structure of your essay and follow the rules of good grammar. Show your work to someone or, if
possible, let the second draft rest for a few days and come back to it later with a fresh perspective.
After receiving feedback from another student or a teacher or a friend, write your third and final
draft of the essay.
It is helpful to start with an outline; however, it's not always necessary nor is it possible to write an
outline if you are under time constraints that might be imposed during an essay test. At the very
least, you can jot down your ideas on a piece of paper before you begin so that you can consider
how your essay will be organized.
What goes into each paragraph of the essay? Let me explain what the content should consist of and
then I'll show you an example.
I. Introduction. This is the first paragraph. This is where you explain your position, your topic, or
your thesis.
II. Second paragraph. This paragraph provides more detailed explanation for a statement made in
the first paragraph. The next two paragraphs do the same thing; however, the second, third, and
fourth paragraphs each address a specific example or idea that is in support of the position, the
topic, or the thesis stated in the first paragraph.
III. Third paragraph. This may offer a more specific example in support of the topic.
IV. Fourth paragraph. This is the third example is support of the topic, and it may offer some kind
of transition to the final paragraph.
V. Conclusion. This is the fifth paragraph. It summarizes what has already been said, it refers to the
position or the topic that was addressed in the first paragraph, and--if possible--it leaves the reader
with some sort of lasting impression or it ends with a bold, final statement that concludes the
paragraph. Concluding paragraphs, like concluding sentences, can be difficult to write because they
summarize without obviously saying exactly the same things that were already mentioned.
An example
This is an example of a five-paragraph essay:
Are you concerned about climate change? This is a question asked around the
world as weather conditions become more extreme and causes more damage to areas that
are inhabited by people, plants, and animals. Is human activity the cause of climate
change? If so, what effect will this have on the planet? If the climate is actually changing,
is there anything that we can do about it?
Scientists believe global warming is caused by human activity, and this leads to
climate change. As fossil fuels such as oil, coal, and gas are burned to produce energy,
carbon dioxide (CO2) is released into the atmosphere. These CO2 emissions have a direct
impact on air temperature by absorbing and retaining more energy from the sun. This is
also known as the "Greenhouse Effect." Scientists have detected a measurable increase in
both CO2 emissions and in the average air temperatures around the world over the last
100 years. The relationship between the two is clear, but ignoring the effects of global
warming could have devastating consequences.
Worldwide, increasing air temperatures have resulted in more precipitation in some areas
while other areas have become drier. The severity of strong storms and high winds has
increased. Ice that normally remains intact year-round at the North Pole is melting,
creating more open water which absorbs more heat. Permafrost in Canada and Greenland
is also showing signs of melting. All of these events indicate a warming planet.
Despite an abundance of evidence that climate change is now upon us, there are
many who remain skeptical of the science. However, time is of the essence, and we need to
start changing our behavior immediately while the science is still being debated. The
prudent thing to do now is to develop alternatives to coal and gas consumption. Not only
does this improve air quality, it also becomes a source for new jobs and clean industries
that produce solar, wind, and geothermal energy. Additionally, the construction industry
has seen a boom in recent years of new, dense housing located closer to places where
people work. It has also been shown that corporations and consumers can save money by
recycling, by reusing once-discarded materials, and by reducing waste. Actions taken to
reduce a carbon footprint become a "win" for all who are involved.
Ultimately, the truth of the situation will be revealed. Scientists acknowledge that
the Earth's climate naturally changes over long durations of time; however, careful
measurements of air and soil samples show that human activity has greatly accelerated
climactic changes in a short amount of time. The planet is now covered with cities,
highways, machines, and human beings whose activities are directly impacting the
environment. To say that the presence of nearly seven billion people does not have an
impact on the Earth's ecosystem is to live in denial of the facts and the evidence that prove
the Earth's climate is, indeed, changing. He next part of the lesson, let's look at an example
of a five-paragraph essay.

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