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How to plan your essay.

Let's Make Essay Writing Easy!

Is essay writing stressing you out? If your answer is "yes", it might be because you are skipping a crucial step in the writing process-- planning . Without a solid plan, you could spend hours working on an essay and still find yourself getting nowhere.

Planning your essay (in the exam) should take around 10 minutes. Planning space will be provided on your exam paper. Let us use this space wisely. This short lesson will outline a simple 3-step planning process.

Step 1: Brainstorm Points  

After carefully reading and assessing the essay question, think about at least 4 points for EACH side of the argument. Draw up a table in the planning space with two columns: "For" and "Against". Take about 5 minutes to jot down these points (at least 8 in total).

Now you might be thinking, "Why on earth do I need points for both sides? And why do I need this many points?"

Good questions! Let's answer them in step 2 of the process

Step 2: Choose a Side

You need to think of points for both sides so that you can quickly figure out which side will make for a stronger essay. You don't have to choose the side that you  really believe. Instead, choose the side that has points that are easier to write about. After looking at the points on both sides, you will be able to decide whether to "agree" or "disagree".

Upon seeing an essay question, you might think, "Ah, no need to think about this! I definitely agree!" But this thought could be a trap. This might lead to you being stuck halfway through the essay, regretting not having argued the other side. The brainstorming process might open your mind to new viewpoints. You might realize that the side you did not think you would pick is actually much easier to write about, as you can quickly come up with some really good points for that position.

Step 3: Select Points

You have now chosen a side. From the 4 or 5 points you have just brainstormed for that side, select the three strongest ones. These points will form the basis of the three body paragraphs in the essay. It's a plus if the points you select can connect very well. This will make transitioning from one body paragraph to the next super smooth.

Bonus Step!

If you have completed these three steps in under 10 minutes, you may add another step to your essay plan. For each point, jot down one or two persuasive/argumentative techniques you want to employ in the respective body paragraph. In another blog post, I'll teach you about some amazing techniques you can use.

And that's your plan!  Now you are ready to start writing.

I've created a very detailed essay-writing guide that is available as a PDF and PPT. If you are a student or teacher of English A, you definitely want to check it out. Click HERE to get your hands on it.

Below you can watch a video lesson that overviews the planning and writing processes👇.

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CSEC ENGLISH A SAMPLE ESSAY 1: ARGUMENTATIVE

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How to write persuasive essays

CXC English A exam: persuasive essay writing

How to write 'advantages and disadvantages' essays

Y ou are asked to write persuasive or argumentative essays for the CXC CSEC English A exam . This type of essay is presented in section 4, paper 2 of the English A exam .

This video clip tutorial provides guidance on how to write one type of persuasive essay.

One type of persuasive essay is the essay where you are asked to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the essay topic. Sometimes you are not asked outright to dicuss the advantages and disadvantages but you have to do so anyway. The examiners expect that you will understand when they say "discuss" you are to present arguments 'for' and 'against' the essay topic.

This video clip tutorial assumes that you already know the basics of writing an essay , so it focuses on how to organize an essay when you have to show the advantages and disadvantages of the essay topic.

Please comment and let us know if you find this tutorial useful. Please note that CXC penalizes exam candidates for writing more than the stated number of words, not less.

So to recap: For the CSEC English A exam, you cannot go beyond the suggested word limit for section 1- the summary question, but you can go beyond the word limit for sections 3 and 4.

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This video was very informative. The steps are very easy to follow and I hope I can do one by myself right now.

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This is a good help if you want to write persuasive essays.

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How to Write an Argumentative Essay- CSEC English Section D

Just imagine being in a discussion with your friends and you have to argue something amicably. In this case, you have to state and explain your position. This is what an argumentative essay is all about. It explains with evidence why you take a particular stand. At the end of the essay, the reader should be able to think the way you do.

Generally, an argumentative essay should have these three sections: • The introduction – Usually the first paragraph.

• The arguments – Form the body of your essay and is usually the second, third, and fourth paragraph.

• The conclusion – Usually the fifth and last paragraph.

Clearly, a simple argumentative essay should have 5 paragraphs. Now let’s look at what to include in each section.

The Introduction The introduction is supposed to inform the reader beforehand what your position is in as far as the topic is concerned. It includes three main things:

• The hook – This is the first sentence in the introduction that is meant to capture the attention of the reader. For example, if the topic is about taking an insect diet, you can start by saying: “Say goodbye to chicken and fish and prepare yourself for crickets.”

• The background – This requires you to give some basics about your hook. Simply, answer why you have decided to talk about the subject.

• The thesis – This is the last sentence in your introduction and is meant to state what your position is in reference to the topic.

• Your Three Points – You need to list three claims that you’ll cover in the body and use the word ‘should’ to show that you’ve taken a position early before the arguments.

Your Arguments (the Body) In each of the three paragraphs, you need to make a claim ( a statement to support your argument) and provide evidence to support it. Then, you’ll need to express the opponent’s view and refute it. For example, if you were addressing our initial topic, you can explain why most people don’t eat crickets and refute their views by arguing why it’s misguided.

Your Conclusion The last paragraph of your argumentative essay should accomplish these two major tasks: • Restate your introduction – to confirm that you agree with the thesis. • Show what will happen if your argument is successfully implemented or is totally neglected.

Final Thought: With the above tips, you should be able to write an argumentative essay that is informative and convincing. Put them into practice and see how easy it is to outline and develop your opinions.

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