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Crafting the Perfect Free Response Essay: A Step-by-Step Guide

This guide provides essential tips for writing a compelling free response essay, likening the structure to a delicious hamburger. The introductory paragraph serves as the "top bun," establishing the topic and presenting a clear thesis statement. The "meat" paragraphs focus on individual sub-topics, offering detailed analysis with proper transitions. Finally, the concluding paragraph acts as the "bottom bun," summarizing key points and restating the thesis. Follow these steps for a persuasive and well-organized essay!

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Crafting the Perfect Free Response Essay: A Step-by-Step Guide

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  1. How To Do a free response essay Ms. Susan M. PojerHorace Greeley H. S. Chappaqua, NY

  2. A “Dazzling” D.B.Q.Is Like a Tasty Hamburger

  3. The Introductory Paragraph The “Top Bun” of your essay! 4-6 sentences

  4. The Introductory Paragraph • Establish Topic. • Create a clear, THESIS STATEMENT.[underline or highlight it!] • Allude to the SUB-TOPICS or categories you will discuss to support your thesis statement • Focus on the question at hand—do NOT begin with a “flowery” sentence! • No “laundry list!”

  5. The “”Meat”” Paragraphs The “tasty” part of your essay! 8-10 sentences+ per paragraph

  6. The “”Meat”” Paragraphs • Identify your sub-topic or category in the first sentence. • Focus on 1 point in each paragraph. • Use vocabulary, liberally but correctly. • Transition at the end of the paragraph • NEVER use I, ME, WE!

  7. The Concluding Paragraph The “Bottom Bun” of your essay! It holds it all together! 3-4 sentences

  8. The Concluding” Paragraph • Start with a “concluding phrase.” • Restate your thesis statement a bit differently. • Put your essay answer in a larger governmental perspective.

  9. Put It All Together, And . . . .

  10. Ummmmm, Burger! I Mean, A Perfect Essay!

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