Essay

The 1-3-1 Essay Model

 Word File v 

1. Indent paragraph & double space
2. Rules of Capitalization:

• Common v Proper Nouns
• Using Titles: function words v content words
• School subjects

1. Use periods after complete sentences, never a commas
2. Fragments
3. Joining main clauses: semicolon or FANBOYS
4. Transition words: Introducing Topic Sentences
5. Transition Word Clearly signaling the end of essay
6. Conclusion: Includes only information previously discussed in essay
7. Plagiarism: Cite source of Info

Content words are those which carry clear meaning, such as:

MAIN VERBS: go, speak, think
NOUNS: house, word, idea
ADJECTIVES: big, difficult, interesting
ADVERBS: slowly, clearly, quite

Function words are grammatical words that glue a sentence together, such as:

AUXILIARY VERBS: are, have, can
PREPOSITIONS: to, from, for
CONJUNCTIONS: and, but, if
PRONOUNS: her, I, their
ARTICLES: a/an, the