Elementary Test Prep ELA 4 Write an Essay

Write An Essay
Lesson
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Writing an essay is a good way to communicate your ideas in
an organized way.

    What should an essay include?
                   * Thesis
                   * Proof
                   * Conclusion

                     What is a thesis?

   ▪ A thesis is a statement, or sentence,
      that states the topic you will write
      about.
   ▪The thesis statement is what you will
      explain or prove in your essay.

            What is the proof?
   (How do you prove the thesis?)

   ▪ Provide facts, details, and
       related information that will
       show the reader that the
       thesis is true.

                What is the conclusion?

      ▪ In the conclusion, you restate the
          thesis.

Let's at an example of an essay.

Thesis ›

Proof ›

Conclusion ›

         The Iroquois of the Eastern Woodlands used
nature and the natural resources around them to meet
their needs.

       The Iroquois used wood and bark from trees to build
longhouses and canoes. The longhouses provided shelter for
many families. The canoes provided the Iroquois with
transportation along the lakes and waterways.

Iroquois Indians used animals for many of their needs. Deer
hides were made into clothing. Clothing was decorated with quills
from porcupines. Animal furs were used as blankets. Meat from
these animals provided the Iroquois with food.

The Iroquois made tools from stone and shells. Stone points
were used for spears, arrows and knives. Shells could be used to
make fish hooks, spoons, and scrapers.

As you can see, the Iroquois of the Eastern Woodlands used
nature and the natural resources around them to meet their
needs.

Remember:

An essay is an organized way to
communicate your ideas.

Click on the pen for practice.

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