Tutorial: Writing the Essay

 

Study Skill 13.3  Tutorial: Writing the Essay

 

Paragraph Analysis

Click on the tabs below to review the key aspects of writing your essay and answer questions about each.

Practice

Directions: Choose the best paraphrase of the statement.  Remember, a paraphrase should change both the vocabulary and the sentence structure.

 

Apply

  • Practice paraphrasing the plots of your favorite books.  Read the summary or review found on the back of a book and try writing it in your own words.  
  • What is your favorite catch phrase or slang statement?  How could you paraphrase it to confuse your friends and make them laugh?  Try using complicated or out of date vocabulary.
  • After class, paraphrase your notes to a friend.  You might even do this as a group activity and compare your paraphrases with each other.  Your teacher might even join in!