How to write English essays....enter this topic to learn more!

Hi guys, whoever you are, if you are interested in learning English , don''t just focus on speaking,reading,and listening.The most important skill is writing, but few people really pay attention to it. I hope that my topic will help u guys to improve your writing skill sooner or later....Have fun !


What is an essay ?
Essays are everywhere - in books,magazines,newspapers,and other printed material.An essay is a short collection of paragraphs that presents facts,opinions,and ideas on a topic.Topics can range from a description of a visit to Disney World to an argument about capital punishment.
An essay usually has three to ten paragraphs.Most of the essays have five or six paragraphs.Each paragraph discusses one idea,often stated in the topic sentence of the paragraph. This idea is related to the topic of the whole essay.The topic sentence of a paragraph can bi located anywhere,but the most common place is at the beginning of the paragraph.
The following illustration show how letters,words,sentences,paragraphs,and essays are related.Letters can be combined into a word.Words can be combined into a sentence.Sentences can be combined into a paragraph.Finally, paragraphs can be combined into an essay.We will study how to write an complete essay in this topic.
KINDS OF ESSAYS
There are many different ways to write an essay.The method that a writer chooses is based on the topic of the essay and the kind of essay that presents the topic in the best way. For example,in an essay that compares the lifestyles of actors and professional athletes,the writer would use a comparison format.
There are 4 common kinds of essays : narrative,comparison,cause-effect, and arguementative.However, it is important to note here that most writers use more than one method. For example, if you are comparing the lifestyles of actors and professional athletes,you might include information about how actors and professional athletes ghet their start in their careers ( cause - effect ).You might also give an account of a specific athlete''s story ( narrative).In ad***ion, your essay could include facts and opinions about how one profession is more respected than the other ( arguementative )
It is likely that a good writer will use more than one kind of writing in an essay. Once you learn about these essay methods separately and become comfortable with them,you can experiment with weaving the together to produce well-written essays in English.

I find that ur tpic is very helpful , at least to me .
May u post more !! some specific ones !! some essay samples !!
I look forward to them , thanx so much !!

Don''''t worry,I''''ll do that ! Thanks for reading !
Acivity 1
Let''''s think about and answer these two questions below before you start....
1- How much time do you spend cleaning your house or aparment each week ?
2- What is your least favorite household chore ? Why ?
OK,so let''''s start ! This is a classification essay about household chores.The essay lists typical chores and explains what the writer think about them...
Cinderella and Her Ordious Household Chores
Everyone knows how the story of Ciderella ends,but did you ever really think about how she spent her days before she met the prince ? Her daily routine was not glamorous . She did everything from sweeping the floor to cooking the meals.If someone had asked Cinderella,"Are there any household chores that you particularly hate ? ", she probably would have answered , " Why,non,of course.Housework is my duty ! " In the real world , however , most people have definite dislikes for certain household chores . The top three of these tasks include ironing clothes,washing dishes , and cleaning the bathroom.
One of the most hated chores for many people is ironing clothes because it is not a task the can be completed quickly or thoughtlessly. Each piece of clothing must be handled individually , so ironing a basket of laundry can take hours ! After ironing a piece of clothing meticulously , which entails smoothing out the fabric , following the seams, and getting the creases " just right " , it needs to be put on a hanger as soon as possible . If not , this item might become wrinkled and need to be ironed again . Perhaps that is why ironing is not a favorite chore . it requires extreme attention to detail from beginning to end .
Another household chore that many people dislike is washing dishes . Of course , some people claim that this chore is no longer a problem because dishwashers are available now ! However, no one would argue that dishes , silverware , and especially pots and pans washed in a dishwasher come out as clean as they do when washed by hand . For this reason, many people continue to wash their dishes by hand , but they are not necessarily happy doing it . Washing dishes is a dirty job that requires not only the elbow grease to scape food off the dishes but also the patience to rinse and dry them . In ad***ion , unlike ironing clothes , washing dishes is a chore that usually must be done everyday . Regardless of how Cinderella felt about this particular chore , it is obvious that most people do not enjoy doing it .
Though ironing clothes and washing dishes are not the most pleasant household chores , perhaps the most dreaded is cleaning the bathroom . This involves tackling three main areas : the bathtub , sink , and toilet . Because the bathroom is full of germs , a quick wiping of the surfaces is not enough . As a result , strong bathroom cleansers are necessary to clean and disinfect this room . The task of cleaning the bathroom is so unpleasant that some people wear rubber gloves when they attempt it . The only positive point about cleaning the bathroom is that it does not have to be done on a daily basis .
Maintaining a house means doing a wide variety of unpleasant chores. Cinderella knew this,and so do we . Many of us do not have the luxury of hiring an outside person to do our housework,so we must make do with our responsibilities. If we can take pride in the results of our hardwork , maybe we can get through the unpleasantness of these typical household chores .
3- According to the author of this essay , what are the three least popular household chore ?

New words
odious : very unpleasant
household : referring to the house
chore : a specific task or job
merticulously : thoroughlt and carefully
silverware : eating untensilllls ; folks,knives,and spoons
elbow grease : physical strength , usually using the hands
tackling : undertaking , beginning
disinfect : purify ; eliminate germs
Hope u guys enjoy reading...I''''m so tired, so we will continue this another day,ok? Oh gosh , my hands....
Được babicinamon sửa chữa / chuyển vào 12:59 ngày 02/05/2004

That depends. Strangers would be impressed first by what you say, you wouldn''t have time to ask for a sheet of paper and write (just joking) However, writing is extremely crucial for academic purpose.

So, as you said, that''s just the first impression.....After that, you have to prove yourself through writing and reading....See? You can speak very fluently,you can listen very clearly,but you cannot write a comlete essay ( just a complete one ) ....how can you make a report ?

OK, after final exams,I have time now....

Writer''s note : The Hook
The opening sentence of any essay is called the hook.A hook in writing is used to " catch" readers and get their interest so that they will want to read this essay .
These following questions is continued from the essay above...
4- In a few words,describe the hook of this essay....

5- Do you think this hook is effective ? Does it grab your attention ? Why , or why not ?
6- How many paragraph does this essay have ? ________ Which paragraph is the introduction?______ the conclusion?_______ Which paragraph are the body ?________

7- In a few words,what is the general topic of this essay ?
In " Cinderella and Her Odious Household Chores " , the last sentence in paragraph 1 is the thesis statement .It state the main idea of the essay and tells what the organization of the information will be .

8- Can you find in paragraph 1 that tells readers what to expect in paragraphs 2,3 and 4 ?
9- What is the main idea of paragraph 2 ?
Can you find one sentence that introduces this topic ? Write it here.
Every good paragraph has a topic sentence .The topic sentence tells that the reader the main topic of the paragraph.Sometimes it also gives the reader a hint about the writer''s purpose.
10- Write the topic sentences of paragraph 3 and paragraph 4.
The supporting sentences in an essay are in the body.Supporting sentences always relate to the topic sentence of the paragraph which they occur.Common supporting sentences,an essay would be nothing more than a general outline.
11- Supporting sentences : In paragraph 2,the writer shows that people do not like to iron clothes.Write 2 of the supporting sentences here.
12- Supporting sentences : In paragraph 4 , the writer suggests that cleaning the bathroom is not a simple or fast chore.Write the sentence in which the writer makes this point.
It is important for an essay to have a good conclusion .Notice that the writer mentions Ciderella again in the last paragraph of " Cinderella and Her Odious Household Chores."The introduction and the conclusion often share some ideas and words.

13- Look at the last paragraph . Find the sentence that restate the thesis.
Ok,guys,hope u''ll all find the right answers.I''ll be back with the right answer tomorrow,buhbye !

can u explain more ''bout thesis statement and where to put it in da essay cause somtimes i dont know where to put it into my essay.