Grade 12 ELA: Essay Planning
This worksheet guides Grade 12 students through the essential steps of essay planning, focusing on thesis development, outlining, and evidence selection.
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Grade 12 ELA: Essay Planning
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Carefully read each question and provide thoughtful, well-reasoned responses. This worksheet is designed to help you strengthen your essay planning skills.
1. Consider the following prompt: 'Analyze the impact of social media on modern communication.' Draft a strong, arguable thesis statement for an essay responding to this prompt.
2. Which of the following is the most effective organizational pattern for an essay analyzing a complex issue, ensuring a logical flow of arguments and evidence?
Chronological order, presenting events as they happened.
Compare and contrast, highlighting similarities and differences.
Problem-solution, introducing a problem and then proposing solutions.
Topical order, organizing by main points or subtopics related to the thesis.
3. When selecting evidence for an argumentative essay, it is crucial to ensure the evidence is , , and directly relevant to supporting your . Furthermore, consider the of your sources.
4. Describe two different brainstorming techniques you could use to generate ideas for an essay. Explain how each technique helps in the initial stages of essay planning.
5. True or False: It is generally acceptable to start writing your essay before developing a clear thesis statement, as ideas will naturally form during the writing process.
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6. Here is an example of a mind map. Use the space below to create your own mind map for the essay prompt 'Discuss the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in everyday life.'
