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The essay plan
Textbook: pp. 20–21
GoalKnow the three parts of an essay plan (introduction, main part, conclusion) and make a plan.
New words
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Explanation
So that the essay comes out orderly, a plan is made in advance. Every essay plan has three parts: introduction, main part and conclusion. The introduction leads the reader into the topic; the main part opens up the essence of the topic and is usually divided into two or more items; the conclusion briefly sums up the idea that follows from the main part. The essay plan (the content structure of the text) must not be confused with the plan for writing the essay (the work stages: choosing a topic, gathering material, plan, draft, checking). Plan items should be short, on topic and in logical sequence.
Worked examples
“My favourite season — spring”: I. Introduction — general thought about seasons. II. Main part: 1) nature awakens; 2) Navro‘z; 3) farmers’ work. III. Conclusion — spring is the season of hope.
Plan for writing an essay: choose topic → find sources → plan → draft → check.
Class activity
Plan mosaic: groups arrange seven mixed plan items into introduction, main part and conclusion.
Practice
1
Name the parts of an essay plan.
Introduction, main part, conclusion.
2
Make a short three-part plan for “Our school library”.
I. Intro: interest in the library. II. Main: 1) book collection; 2) the librarian’s work; 3) pupils’ reading. III. Conclusion: a book is a friend.
3
How do the introduction and conclusion differ?
The introduction opens the topic generally; the conclusion sums up the thought drawn from the main part.
4
Why are the essay plan and the plan for writing an essay not the same?
The first is the content parts of the essay, the second the stages of doing the work.