Before you begin writing your essay, it is important to review the assignment guidelines located on pp. in Pathways. This will ensure that you are fully aware of what is expected of you in the essay.
Additionally, it is advised to refer to the strategies provided in The Essential Guide to Language, Writing, & Literature, located on pp. You can use these strategies as you go through the various stages of the writing process. Pay close attention to the specific tips given for drafting the introduction, body, and conclusion of your essay. Even though the student model provided may be on a different topic than what you have been assigned, it can still serve as a useful example of an expository or informational essay.
Next, take the prewriting you have previously completed and begin writing your essay. Work on revising and editing as you go along, aiming to produce an informational essay that is approximately 2-3 pages in length. Although you will have the opportunity to revisit and revise this essay later in the unit, you can use the revising and editing checklists provided on to help you with your current draft. These checklists will ensure that you are covering all the necessary components and making any necessary revisions for a well-structured and coherent essay.
Before you write, be sure to review the assignment guidelines on pp. in Pathways.
2. Refer to the strategies on pp. in The Essential Guide to Language, Writing, & Literature as you work through the stages of the writing process. Take note of the specific tips for drafting the introduction, body, and conclusion. Although the student model addresses a different topic from the one you were assigned, you may find this model useful as an example of an expository, or informational, essay.
3. Working from the prewriting you completed earlier, write, revise, and edit an informational essay of 2-3 pages. Although you will revisit this essay later in the unit, use the revising and editing checklists on to help you as you work on your draft.
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