An essay is a piece of writing that discusses and argues a particular topic, with the purpose of informing, persuading, or entertaining the reader. It contains an introduction that presents the thesis statement, body paragraphs that analyze and support arguments, and a conclusion that summarizes the main points. Common types of essays include narrative, descriptive, argumentative, persuasive, and expository. For homework, students are asked to write a 200-250 word essay on one of three topics: a memorable journey, how success results from hard work not luck, or the pressure on youth to have perfect bodies.
2. DEFINITION OF AN ESSAY
• An Essay is a piece of writing on a particular subject.
• It represents a focused and structured discussion or argument
on a particular topic.
• Purpose is to inform, persuade, or entertain the reader.
• It serves as a platform to express your thoughts, ideas, opinions
in an organized manner.
4. Introduction
• is an opening of the essay
• Grabs the readers attention
• Provides background information and context
• Presents a thesis statement
5. Body Paragraphs
• Where you present your arguments, evidence and analyse.
• Depth exploration of the topic
• Support the arguments made in the thesis
6. Conclusion
• Bring the essay to a close
• Summarises the main points
• Wraps up the discussion
8. Homework
• Write an essay of 200-250 words on one of the following
topics(50 marks)
1. A memorable journey
2. Success is the result of hard work, luck has nothing to do with
it.
3. There is too much pressure on the youth to have perfect
bodies.
