[trumpet-guy]

i need help i got to write a essay and i have never writen one
before. can some one please help me out?
thanx

[Amber]

Never written an essay?!? Wow. Well, what topic are you writing about? As for essay structure, have 3-5 well-developed paragraphs, including an introductary paragraph with a thesis and a closing paragraph. Also use good transitional phrases to switch from paragraph to paragraph. You may want to double-space. Do not use the first person. If you are writing about a novel, be sure to introduce the title and author. Hope this helps.

[OnEaglesWings]

Yeah, what's it about? I love essays...I would suggest 5 paragraphs. Start with an exciting lead, or simply state your topic. Then have a thesis statement, a condensed form of your main point. The answer to the question. Whatever. After that, do provable parts: break the thesis into three parts and state them. That's your intro...for body paragraphs, use each of your three provable parts as a topic sentence. Then, your conclusion: restate your thesis and provable parts. Then you're done! But seriously, essay's are my favorite part of school so if you have specific questions let me know!

[SCCdcTFreak]

Kids, don't try this at home.

I have my own patented method that has not failed me yet, even in college (including honors classes, and private college).

I write my paper as I go, meaning -- I barely do any proofreading or anything. I just start writing, and I edit as I go. I start a new paragraph when I feel the topic shifting, and it's time to shift gears, and I proof-read as I go.

Now I know most English teachers would kill me for this, 'cuz they seem to think it would squelch the creative juices I have flowing, but I've never done worse than like a 92 in English. I made an A in Advanced English Comp. my freshman year of college.

So, I guess what I'm trying to say is do what makes you feel comfortable. If you feel your paper is junk, then it probably is. If you feel really confident in your essay, then hey -- it's a keeper!

I think most teachers get carried away with the process and the method of writing, instead of just letting the people be creative and do what they feel is the best way of expressing themself.

Well, that's my $.02. I hope nobody ends up failing just because of my comments. Just thought I'd share the way I go about essays.

In Him,
† <>< Stephen

[passinthru]

Stephen's way is really good to use one you know basic essay structure and if you think that way

Basic High School essay requirements:
Paragraph one :
Thesis - your opinion on the topic/novel
Three pointsbrieflt statedwhich support your thesis.

Paragraph two:
Your first point of the three to support your answer is fully developed and explained here.

Paragraph Three:
Same as paragraph two only use the second of your three points to support your thesis.

Paragraph Four:
Same as two and three only use your third point to support/justify your thesis.

Paragraph Five:
COncluding statements and closeing.
(For HS, you need to reiterate your three proofs, in different words)

Hope that helps. That really basic essay structure-as you move on, the basic structure stays the same but you add more proofs/support of your thesis. And it gets more involved...

Good luck,

Katie

[miller jinx]

and dont use "I" or "you" and if it has to be so many words make sure to not use contractions so you can get some extra words.