Types of Essays
Essay Writing
• ► Short piece of writing.
• ► On a particular subject.
• ► In lucid, readable and understandable manner.
Why Essay Writing Is Important?
• Ability to read and write: Think, organize and communicate Formal
And Disciplined Approach: Communicates clearly and with authority
Exploring and Consolidating: what you are learning.
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Characteristics of Essay
 ► Unity
 ► Order
 ► Concise
 ► Style (Simple, direct and Natural)
 ► Personal Touch
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Essay writing Steps
• 1. Define your subject.
• 2. Think and Jot down points.
• 3. Organize in suitable headings.
• 4. Arrange heading as per the structure.
• ✔ introduction ✔ Body ✔ conclusion
• 5. Create Outline.
• 6. Fill paragraphs.
• 7. Revise, Edit and write.
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Types of Essays
• ► Narrative.
• ► Descriptive.
• ► Expository.
• ► persuasive.
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Narrative Essay
• ► Telling story about a real life experience.
• ► All narrative essays include characters, setting, climax.
• ► Try to involve reader by making story more interesting.
• ► Always write in first person “I” sentence give readers a feeling of
being part of story.
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Descriptive Essay
• ► Describing the traits and characteristics of people, events, and
feelings in detail.
• ► Here writer should show , not tell through the use of colorful
words and sensory details.
• ► Explain the characteristics of subject or object.
• ► Writer should try to involve the reader’s senses and emotions.
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