Myth Essay (“Jewinski Formula”)
 The purpose of the essay is to explain what a myth is and what it does.
 Your thesis (main idea) must answer this.
 Use well chosen examples to support the main points of your thesis. Save the best
point for last.
 Educate your reader.
Writing the Essay
 Hook your reader. Get reader’s attention immediately and try to keep it.
 First paragraph (introductory paragraph) needs a thesis statement.
 Body paragraphs are to be developed, coherent, and unified.
 Conclusion reminds the reader of your thesis. Re-word and re-state your thesis
statement.
Plan the essay
 What is your thesis (main idea)? What are your points?
 Do you have a thesis statement?
 What are the examples to support your points?
 What is your hook?
 Are the paragraphs developed, coherent, and unified?
 Does the conclusion remind the reader of your thesis?
Myth Essay (“Jewinski Formula”)
 The purpose of the essay is to explain what a myth is and what it does.
 Your thesis (main idea) must answer this.
 Use well chosen examples to support the main points of your thesis. Save the best
point for last.
 Educate your reader.
Writing the Essay
 Hook your reader. Get reader’s attention immediately and try to keep it.
 First paragraph (introductory paragraph) needs a thesis statement.
 Body paragraphs are to be developed, coherent, and unified.
 Conclusion reminds the reader of your thesis. Re-word and re-state your thesis
statement.
Plan the essay
 What is your thesis (main idea)? What are your points?
 Do you have a thesis statement?
 What are the examples to support your points?
 What is your hook?
 Are the paragraphs developed, coherent, and unified?
 Does the conclusion remind the reader of your thesis?