Important!

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This is a very important page in our class! The resources on this page will give you a foundation for all of the essay writing that you will do in this class.

You can come back to these videos any time you need a refresher on these topics!

I highly recommend expanding the videos so you can watch full-screen by clicking the fullscreen icon at the bottom right of each video!

Prewriting Resources

Prewriting is a really important step in the writing process! It's almost impossible to go straight into writing an essay without taking some time to brainstorm and think about what you want to write. The video below gives an overview of the prewriting process and different approaches you can take. Please watch the video below and take notes!

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Essay Overview Resources

The video below gives an overview of what an essay looks like and what you want to accomplish in your essay. Please watch the video below and take notes!

Remember that you can open the sample essay that's used in these videos by clicking: Sample English 101 Essay--Color-Coded

If you prefer to watch this video without captions, please click here: Essay Structure Overview Video without Captions

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Introduction Paragraph Resources

Your introduction paragraph is an important part of your essay. It lets the reader know what your essay will be about and what argument you will be making. Please watch the video below and take notes!

If you prefer to watch this video without captions, please click here:Intros and Thesis Statements Video without Captions

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Body Paragraph Resources

If your essay is a hamburger (just go with me here...), the body paragraphs are the "meat" of the burger. In your body paragraphs, you actually make and support your argument. Please watch the video below and take notes!

If you prefer to watch this video without captions, please click here:Body Paragraphs Video without Captions

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Counter-Argument Resources

An important part of your essay is addressing the opposite viewpoint--we call this your counter-argument. It is usually your last body paragraph.

If you prefer to watch the video without captions in YouTube, please click here: Counterarguments Video in YouTube

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Conclusion Paragraph Resources

Of course, you want to finish your essay in a strong way with your conclusion paragraph. Please watch the video below and take notes!

If you prefer to watch this video in YouTube, please click here: Conclusion Paragraphs Video in YouTube