Writing an Essay is as Easy as Counting to 5

Writing an Essay is as Easy as Counting to 5

    Counting to five is easy, or possibly the easiest thing to do. These basic steps, like counting to 5 or learning alphabets, are usually taught to kids at a young time of age. These steps will help your way to a well- deserved A. Counting to five is easy. If you know your steps.

    The beginning part of your essay is your introduction that introduces your topic to the reader. Catch your reader’s attention by offering a hook on the first sentence. Your hook can be an example, quote, question, or an interesting or shocking fact. After you hook your reader’s attention, you will introduce the topic, and specify it so that it is easy to understand. Then, you will end your introduction with a thesis statement. A thesis statement is the point that you want to make. You have to make the introduction very strong because it starts the whole essay; it is counting to 1.

    Counting to 2 might be a little bit harder than counting to 1, but it still is very similar. The body paragraphs, which are usually 3 paragraphs, are the arguments that supports the thesis. Each paragraphs must have at least 3 examples, facts, or points that can prove that your argument is reasonable. Also, adding strong sentences helps your reader better understand your statements. Persuade your reader by using good, supportive arguments.

    A good ending is a perfect way to end an essay. A conclusion is the last paragraph that you will leave the reader with, so you will bring all points together and restate your thesis statement, but in a different form than the introduction’s. It is your last opportunity to leave the reader with something thought provoking, meaning that it makes you think about it. Get your reader thinking, and for your last sentence, request for change or action. Remember, it’s your last chance to impress your reader.

    An essay is very easy to write, but there always are some errors that you should look out for. For example, you must never use “I” , “I think”, or tell personal stories, because personal opinion does not make your essay sound interesting. Nor does passive language, such as maybe, perhaps, kind of, probably, or sort of make a good essay, as this makes your statements sound weak and unreal. Also, contractions makes your essay sound weak. Poor transitions, like firstly, secondly, or thirdly, makes it sound obvious that you are switching to another paragraph. Instead, use  smooth transitions when you are  starting another paragraph. Essay writing can be as easy as counting to five. Understanding these five steps will help your way to an “A” on your report card.