A place for English 11 students from the Pearson Adult Learning Centre in New Westminster, BC, Canada to read work in progress, critique, and ask or answer questions (of other students and of the teacher).
Friday, February 9, 2007
About Essays
Click on the comments link to tell us about your essay experiences. What gives you trouble? Any solutions?
For your reading pleasure, a number of sample essays from the PALC collection.
To see "paragraph hooks" in action, read the essay "Why a Dog?"
Hi Brad, I found I had some troubles in using proper conjection in my essay! I also want to know how to make eassys more logical. Please give me some suggestion! Thanks for creating this blog for us !
You mean "conjunctions"? I think the best answer for you is to see the sample essay, "Why a Dog?" and observe the use of "paragraph hooks" in action! I link to the essay in the post as I cannot link to it here.
Also, consider the usual order of ideas we use in real life: from small to big (big to small); from least to most important; from first to last etc.
Brad, Thanks for your reply! You konw, usually I want to use the simplest conjunctions in my essays, such as "And","So","But", because I am sure I will not make mistakes to use these simple conjunctions! But now i know using too much these conjunctions is a mistake! So I will avoid using these conjunctions in my future essays. Moreover, i will try to organize structure of essays according to your suggestion. Thanks a lot! I believe I learnt someting to make my essays more beautiful!
Sometimes I can not figure out the third idea in a short period of time, so I gave up the topic. Is it absolutely necessary to include three ideas in a thesis statement? Besides, I have a big trouble with singular and plural nouns. With or without an s bothers me all the time. Please help.
To be "standard," an essay does need to have three body topics. Perhaps a bit longer in the planning phase will help you. Having regular practice helps too.
This afternoon,after I handed in my essay,I found I forgot to cope the title on the introduction paper.The title was still on the worksheet.The title is "steps of Reducing Harmful Effects of Climate Change".That time I couldn't get back,because I was already on the road to pick up my son.
Hi Brad,
ReplyDeleteI found I had some troubles in using proper conjection in my essay! I also want to know how to make eassys more logical. Please give me some suggestion! Thanks for creating this blog for us !
Michelle,
ReplyDeleteYou mean "conjunctions"? I think the best answer for you is to see the sample essay, "Why a Dog?" and observe the use of "paragraph hooks" in action! I link to the essay in the post as I cannot link to it here.
Also, consider the usual order of ideas we use in real life: from small to big (big to small); from least to most important; from first to last etc.
Brad,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your reply! You konw, usually I want to use the simplest conjunctions in my essays, such as "And","So","But", because I am sure I will not make mistakes to use these simple conjunctions! But now i know using too much these conjunctions is a mistake! So I will avoid using these conjunctions in my future essays. Moreover, i will try to organize structure of essays according to your suggestion. Thanks a lot! I believe I learnt someting to make my essays more beautiful!
Hi Brad,
ReplyDeleteSometimes I can not figure out the third idea in a short period of time, so I gave up the topic. Is it absolutely necessary to include three ideas in a thesis statement? Besides, I have a big trouble with singular and plural nouns. With or without an s bothers me all the time. Please help.
Phoebe,
ReplyDeleteTo be "standard," an essay does need to have three body topics. Perhaps a bit longer in the planning phase will help you. Having regular practice helps too.
Here's a grammar site you might try:
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
Copy above and paste into browser.
Hi,Brad:
ReplyDeleteThis afternoon,after I handed in my essay,I found I forgot to cope the title on the introduction paper.The title was still on the worksheet.The title is "steps of Reducing Harmful Effects of Climate Change".That time I couldn't get back,because I was already on the road to pick up my son.
Fine Ruth. I'll consider that your title. No marking until tomorrow. Luckily, it rains!
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