How to Write an Essay for Kids
Writing an essay may seem like an overwhelming task at first, especially if you've never written a formal composition. However, if you have mastered the skill of paragraph writing, you can easily learn to organize your thoughts and express them in simple and concise language. If you are allowed to choose your own topic, select one that is familiar to you until you become comfortable with the essay-writing process.
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Select a topic. If possible, choose one that you can write about easily. Teachers will often assign general topics such as your summer vacation or favorite types of movies. Whatever the topic, narrow the focus to a specific emphasis such as one place you visited during the summer or one movie you recently watched.
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Prewrite your essay on a graphic organizer. This may seem like extra work, but it will make the essay easier to write. A simple organizer that helps you outline your ideas by paragraph is the most effective. Under each paragraph's main idea write three supporting details. Writing in complete sentences is not necessary on the organizer. Use phrases that can be developed into sentences when you write the essay.
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Write the introduction. This paragraph explains your purpose for writing. It usually begins with a thesis, or topic sentence, that states the main idea of the essay. It also serves as the outline for the paragraphs that will follow.
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Write three paragraphs that support the main topic. Each paragraph supports one main idea with details and should consist of five to seven sentences. Use ideas written on the graphic organizer to compose these paragraphs.
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Finish the essay with a concluding paragraph that summarizes the essay. It is similar to the introduction, but do not repeat what you've already written. The goal of the conclusion is to leave the reader with a strong impression of your thoughts and ideas.
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Proofread and revise the essay. Check spelling and punctuation first, then read sentences again to check subject and verb agreement. Get a friend or family member to read your composition and give you feedback about points that need clarifying.
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this is cool and good for kids to learn frm.
