Compliments lesson

1. Building an Essay
The 5 Paragraph Essay

2. What is a paragraph?
Word < Sentence < Paragraph
The sloth moves very slowly. It
can’t run away from other animals, so it
hides. It hangs upside down under the
branches of trees, so that it can’t be seen.
Paragraph: made up of sentences about the same topic.
Indent!

3. What is an essay?
Essay: made up of paragraphs about the same topic.
Persuasive essay - What is the best type of vacation?
Reflective essay - How do you feel about your first year in secondary
school?
Descriptive essay - Describe your favourite food.
< EssayParagraph

4. Building an Essay - Outline
Outline
1 - Camping
2 - Activities
3 - Nature
Body
4 - Campfires
5 - Conclusion
What is the best type of vacation?
Outline Essay

5. Building an Essay - Introduction
I think camping is the best type of
vacation. When you go camping there’s
lots of different activities you can do.
You are surrounded by nature which is
very peaceful. Finally when you go
camping you can cook all your food on a
campfire! This is why I think camping is
the best type of vacation.
Outline
1 - Camping
2 - Activities
3 - Nature
Body
4 - Campfires
5 - Conclusion
Tell the reader what you will write about

6. Building an Essay - Body
When you’re camping, everything is
an adventure. You have to pitch a tent or
you won’t have a place to sleep. You
could go hiking, swimming, or even rock
climbing. Camping is never boring.
Outline
1 - Camping
2 - Activities
3 - Nature
Body
4 - Campfires
5 - Conclusion
Explain your points

7. Building an Essay - Body
Secondly, going camping is a great
way to escape the city. It’s really nice to
be out in the wilderness, breathing the
fresh air. This can reduce your stress
and leave you feeling more relaxed.
Outline
1 - Camping
2 - Activities
3 - Nature
Body
4 - Campfires
5 - Conclusion
Explain your points

8. Building an Essay - Body
Finally, when you’re camping you get
to cook all your food over a campfire.
The food always tastes so much better.
Roasting marshmallows and making
smores, is not only fun, but delicious.
Outline
1 - Camping
2 - Activities
3 - Nature
Body
4 - Campfires
5 - Conclusion
Explain your points

9. Building an Essay - Body
When you decide to go camping,
there’s plenty of things to do, so you
won’t be bored. You get to spend time in
the peace of nature. And you get to sit
around a campfire cooking tasty food.
That is why I think camping is the best
vacation.
Outline
1 - Camping
2 - Activities
3 - Nature
Body
4 - Campfires
5 - Conclusion
Remind your reader what you wrote about

10. Building an Essay - Put it all together
I think camping is the best type of vacation.
When you go camping there’s lots of different
activities you can do. You are surrounded by
nature which is very peaceful. Finally when you go
camping you can cook all your food on a
campfire! This is why I think camping is the best
type of vacation.
When you’re camping, everything is an
adventure. You have to pitch a tent or you won’t
have a place to sleep. You could go hiking,
swimming, or even rock climbing. Camping is
never boring.
Secondly, going camping is a great way to
escape the city. It’s really nice to be out in the
wilderness, breathing the fresh air. This can
reduce your stress and leave you feeling more
relaxed.
Finally, when you’re camping you get
to cook all your food over a campfire. The food
always tastes so much better. Roasting
marshmallows and making smores, is not only
fun, but delicious.
When you decide to go camping,
there’s plenty of things to do, so you won’t be
bored. You get to spend time in the peace of
nature. And you get to sit around a campfire
cooking tasty food. That is why I think camping is
the best vacation.