English — Essay Writing: Structure and Techniques with BAC Exercises — 3rd Year Secondary — Literary Stream

Essay Writing: Structure and Techniques

Essay writing is a fundamental skill for the baccalaureate English exam.

Structure:

Introduction (10-15%): Hook, background, thesis statement, essay map.

Body paragraphs (70-80%): TEEL structure – Topic sentence, Explanation, Evidence, Link.

Conclusion (10-15%): Restate thesis, summarize points, final thought.

Example Topic:

“Social media has more negative than positive effects on young people.” Do you agree?

Introduction: In today’s digital age, social media platforms have become an integral part of young people’s lives. While these platforms offer opportunities for connection, concerns about their impact on mental health are growing. This essay will argue that although social media has benefits, its negative effects are more significant.

Exercises:

1. Write an introduction for: “Should students be allowed to use smartphones in school?”

2. Write a body paragraph using TEEL structure arguing that reading books is better than watching movies.

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