essaydirections

=**Directions for writing a successful answer to an essay question...**=

1. Copy question down, circle key word(s), then underline other words that are important to answering the question.

2. Restate the question (topic sentence). Keep in mind that this will be the very first sentence of your essay!

3. Figure out what graphic organizer will work best, and then create it. Number the most important items in the order you will write about them.

4. Create the middle part of your answer using items from your graphic organizer to help you (keep it organized). Don’t forget to include details to back up your thoughts (at least two more sentences) and signal/transition words.

5. You need a concluding sentence.

6. Proofread for conventions! (spelling, margins, grammar, etc...)