Step 1: Intro

EAP Essay Template

[BASIC VERSION]

Step 2, 3, 4 CLEARLY explain your position

You can use this as a guide, but must write a more original essay organized on your own beyond this Basic structure to earn proficient score.

Explain the authors argument. Then, discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the authors analysis and conclusion. Support your position by referring to the passage, your background knowledge and by providing reasons and examples from your own experience, observations, or reading. INTRODUCTION PROVIDE A CLEAR SUMMARY OF THE AUTHORS ACADEMIC SUMMARY ARGUMENT AND THE MAIN POINTS RAISED BY TEXT. [1] In a/the [genretitle in quotation marks or underlined], [Authors name] argues that _____ because ____________ [Depending on the texts ideas, this explanation of the writers argument may take different forms]. [2] He writes that --------, meaning that [explain and/or paraphrase the quoted idea]. [3] He also believes that -------, that [explain and/or paraphrase the quoted idea]. I [agree/disagreehow much] with these views. USE TEMPLATE TOOLBOX HANDOUT FOR MORE SPECIFIC SENTENCE OPTIONS
Use precise verbs Include your THESIS STATEMENT Overall, your introductory paragraph should capture a clear understanding of what you read in the passage through a well-written academic summary of the authors main ideas, argument and conclusion.

Explain the authors argument.

BODY s 2, 3, 4

BASIC STRUCTURE FOR BODY PARAGRAPH (x 3) [1] I agree/disagree with [authors name]s notion/idea that [paraphrase one of the above ideas] because [give a reason or two]. [2] Share a relevant personal experience, observation, or something you read/background knowledge you have/observations about society that supports/is an example of/helps explain your reason for agreeing/disagreeing. [3] Explain how that supports or is an example of your agreement/disagreement]. [4] Share another relevant personal experience, observation, or something you read/background knowledge you have/observations about society that supports/is an example of/helps explain your reason for agreeing/disagreeing. [5] Explain how that supports or is an example of your agreement/disagreement]. [6] [Concluding Sentence (CS) that re-emphasizes this paragraphs main ideas in a new way]. ***You will need at least 3 Body s

Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the authors analysis and conclusion .
CLOSING

HOW WILL YOU INSIGHTFULLY CLOSE YOUR DISCUSSION OF THIS TOPIC?

A conclusion/concluding paragraph could review your ideas in a fresh way, then: 1) call your readers to action based on what they read here, 2) give readers food for thought, or 3) share new realizations/insights/learning you have gained from writing this essay. Your conclusion should offer a new idea, insight, realization or different way of communicating your position. If you havent done so, offer a recommendation or solution given the complex perspectives and dimensions of the issue you just discussed.