English Language Writing Skills

By Danso Kwasi Nti Samuel (DAS). Study the complete course source, examine every model and practise alongside Professor Jarvis.

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COLLABORATIVE STUDY ON PARTS OF AN ESSAY

Emily: Welcome to the group study. Today we are learning the parts of an essay

Alex: An essay composed of three main parts: the introduction, the body, and the

conclusion. Today, we'll focus on the introduction.

John: Sounds good. So, the introduction is like a summary of the whole essay, right?

Sarah: Exactly. The introduction should briefly include all the main points that will be

covered in the essay. It's made up of three essential parts: the topic, the sub-topics, and the

readiness. Let's break these down one by one.

Emily: I'll start with the topic. The topic is what the essay is about, usually derived from the

essay question. For example:

1. For the question, "Explain the effects of global warming," the topic would be "the

effects of global warming."

2. For the question, "Write a letter to the mayor detailing the issues in your community," the

topic would be "the issues in my community."

Alex: Great examples, Emily. Next, we have the sub-topics or points. These are the main

ideas that support the topic and provide answers to the question. For instance, in an essay

on the effects of global warming, the sub-topics could be:

1. Rising sea levels

2. Increased frequency of extreme weather events

3. Loss of biodiversity

Liam: Got it. So, how do we write these sub-topics in the introduction?

Emily: Good question. To write sub-topics in the introduction, follow these steps: