Introduction
To illustrate is to explain a general statement by means of one or more specific examples. Illustration makes what we say more vivid and more exact. Detailed and well-chosen examples give power to writing.
http://classroom.synonym.com/write-organized-illustrative-essay-4241.ht…
watch thse videos to have a better idea of what an illustrative essays must contain
Task
- This is the first practice about essays.
- To write, you will follow these steps:
- First, you will pick any of the following topics.
- Next, you will do some research by going to links on the next page.
- To continue, once you chose your topic and did some research on it, you will open your Wisemapping account and will start brainstorming. create the outline for your topic.
- The next step is for you to log in your blog and start developing your illustration essay.
- The final step is to share your work with the researchers to their e-mail account.
Process
- Click on any of the links below and start doing research
1. Illustrate the importance of not procrastinating in your studying
http://www.enotes.com/homework-help/why-important-that-students-avoid-p…
http://www.princeton.edu/mcgraw/library/for-students/avoiding-procrasti…
2. Child obesity
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/obesity/facts.htm
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/Overweight-in-Children_UCM…
3. Effects on intense dependency on technology
http://cubswin.wordpress.com/2006/05/10/final-exam-dependency-on-techno…
http://www.studymode.com/essays/Negative-Effects-Of-Becoming-Too-Depend…
Evaluation
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7Logical arrangement of ideas |
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8Appropriate words |
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9Coordinating conjunctions |
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10Shift in tense |
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11Shift in person |
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12Spelling |
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2Thesis statement |
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3Paragraphing |
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4Unity |
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5Coherence |
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Conclusion
By doing some research and brainstorming, students will be able to develop a better piece of writing.