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 
  1. Pre-writing (think about it) 
  2. Drafting (just write about it) 
  3. Editing (make it better) 
  4. Proofreading (make it correct) 
  5. 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 

 

VIDEO Tutorial 04:01:   follow this link

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