In English 1119 Paper 1, there are two sections, Sections A and B, whereby Section A is directed writing (35 marks) and the latter is continuous writing (50 marks). To score well in this paper, apart from being good in the language, some techniques are required. In this blog, I will share one of the techniques - components in an essay.
Basically, this skill is best used in argumentative, factual and expository writing.
An essay must contain:
(i) an introduction,
(ii) body/content, and
(iii) a conclusion
An essay must have at least 5 paragraphs:
1 for the introduction and 1 for the conclusion
At least 3 for the content
For the content, each paragraph must have 1 main idea and its elaboration/supporting details.
The basic skills to elaborate the main idea are using “wh-“questions like what, why, who, when, how, and giving some examples.
Example:
Main idea: I like to eat bananas.
1) Ask yourself, why you like eating bananas?
Answer: They are tasty and their skins are easy to be peeled off.
2) Ask yourself, how much you like bananas?
Answer: Everyday, I must eat at least three bananas, that is, one after breakfast; one after lunch; and one after dinner. (The phrases in italics are examples)
Hence, when you write in a paragraph:
I like to eat bananas. It is because they are tasty and their skins are easy to be peeled off. Everyday, I must eat at least three bananas, that is, one after breakfast; one after lunch; and one after dinner.
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