How to Write Essays and Speeches
How To Write a Great Essay or Speech
Essays pop up a lot in class.
But don’t be scared.
Let’s learn how!
It’s time to get started!
The 5 Stages of Writing
- Pre-writing (think about it)
- Drafting (just write about it)
- Editing (make it better)
- Proofreading (make it correct)
- Publishing (share it with others)
The 5 paragraph essay
- paragraph 1 = your introduction (the opening)
- paragraph 2 = your 1st reason
- paragraph 3 = your 2nd reason
- paragraph 4 = your 3rd reason
- paragraph 5 = your conclusion
Topic Ideas: website with speech topics for kids, follow this link
Sample Essays click here
Introduction (the opening) click here for help with writing sensational beginnings
Conclusion (the ending) click here for help with writing strong endings
Transitional phrases click here to write like a pro