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Planning for a Problem-Solution Essay

The first step in writing an effective essay is planning. Begin by developing a working thesis statement: a statement that describes the topic and the direction you will take. Later you can come back and revise your statement, but for now a working thesis statement will get you started. Example: “Eating high amounts of fat can lead to poor health, but eating a plant-based diet can lead to strong bodies.” Now, it is time to do some free writing.  Write for 10 minutes on the…

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June 5, 2023
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The Problem-Solution Essay

Essay Overview A Problem-Solution Essay discusses a problem, and then provides a plan for its solution.  We often use this type of essay when we what to persuade others that we have a better idea, or a better plan. There are two ways to organize a problem-solution essay.  You can write about the problem, or problems, in the first body paragraph, and then address the solutions in the next two body paragraphs. This is the Block Method of organization.  Or, you can write about a…

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May 22, 2023
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Using the Internet for Research

Probably one of the most popular sources for information today is the Internet. If we type in a few key words, we have instant access to almost anything on a given topic. But as accessible as it is we need to use it wisely as we research for information.

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May 14, 2023
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Supporting Details

In our last video we talked about the most important reading skill: Finding the main ideas. Today we are going to talk about the second most important reading skill: Finding supporting details.

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April 27, 2023
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Summary / Response

How to Write a Summary / Response A summary is a collection of main points and major supporting details of a reading passage. Your summary should: Arrange the main points in approximately the same order as they appeared in the original article. Make notable references to either the article or to the author.  Make sure your opinion is NOT expressed in the summary. A response is the reader’s evaluation of a passage. To write a response,  Select one or two points the author made and respond…

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April 20, 2023
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Write a Great THESIS STATEMENT

The Thesis Statement tells the reader what the topic is, and then, gives direction as to what the writer will say about the topic. The topic can be a single word or a simple phrase, such as Mother Teresa, or Mother Teresa was a missionary nun. The topic is then followed by the controlling idea.

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March 28, 2023
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Cohesion and Coherence

cohesion = sticks together.  This word refers to how well ideas flow from one sentence to another. cohesion (noun), cohesive (adjective), cohesively (adverb) coherence  = clear and logical ideas.  This word refers to how well the sentence topics are connected to each other, and how well they are connected to the main idea.

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March 25, 2022

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