Useful+Resources

=This is a page where you will find some useful stuff.= Please add anything that you think is useful and let me know if there is anything you want me to add. =** Essay Recipe **= ** **OR – if you find it difficult to begin your discussion/explanation then…**
 * 1) How to write an essay[[file:HOW TO WRITE AN ESSAY.doc]]
 * 2) How to quote in an essay[[file:How to quote in an English essay.doc]]
 * 3) This sheet will give you some ideas on the correct way to use numbers in writing activities [[file:Expressing Numbers.doc]]
 * 4) Common errors made in English [[file:Common Errors.doc]]
 * 1) **Focus on the essay topic – know the topic, respond only to this topic, do not stray from the topic.**
 * 2) **Decide on how you need to respond to the topic.**
 * 3) **Do you need to take sides?**
 * 4) **Do you need to answer a question?**
 * 5) **Do you need to simply explain?**
 * 6) **At this stage decide on 3 arguments or points that you want to make about the topic.**
 * 7) **Choose points that you feel strongly about**
 * 8) **Choose points that you have a lot that you can write about**
 * 9) **Choose points for which you know there is lots of supporting evidence.**
 * 10) **Construct a paragraph around each of these 3 points.**
 * 11) **Start your paragraph with a topic sentence – this gives an brief outline of what the paragraph is going to be about**
 * 1) **Start your paragraph with a topic sentence – this gives an brief outline of what the paragraph is going to be about**
 * 1) **// Remember the topic // **
 * 2) **You can then begin to explain this point and use a quote to provide evidence to support your comments**
 * 1) **It might be easiest to put your quote in as your second sentence and then begin your explanation or discussion**
 * 2) **Make sure that you have examined the topic thoroughly**
 * 3) **Have you answered all aspects, concepts, possibilities, implications?**
 * 4) ** At the end of each paragraph create a sentence that links to the next paragraph or point**
 * 5) **Now work on your introduction // Remember the topic //**
 * 6) **Restate the topic**
 * 7) **Underline the title of the book/film….**
 * 8) **Consider how you can weave your 3 points into the introduction**
 * 9) **Keep the introduction simple**
 * 10) **If you are confident think about something that might hook your reader in**
 * 11) **  Conclusion is a brief summary of your 3 points Remember the topic**
 * 12) **DO NOT INTRODUCE ANYTHING NEW**
 * 13) **Mention the topic**
 * 14) **Consider restating the topic**
 * 15) **Keep it simple**