Week 2 Writing Notebook

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Week 2 Writing Notebook

Essay Structure Activity

Each week you will have an opportunity to practice different aspects of the writing process in a writing notebook. It consists of a template you will fill out and submit in Canvas. In addition to introducing and practicing targeted components of the writing process, these notebooks are meant to help you to determine your own strengths and to identify opportunities for growth.

This week, the writing notebook focuses on essay structure.

STEP ONE: College Writing Tips

Essays are built out of paragraphs, and as writers we are able to make decisions about how we develop those.

1. What is one step mentioned in the
Body Paragraphs
webpage that you think would help you most? Additionally, is there a tip not mentioned, but which you have already discovered that has helped you?

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STEP TWO: Your Working Thesis

Look back to your work in the Week 1 Writing Notebook or consider any steps you may have taken toward your Week 2 Written Assignment.

1. Share a sample thesis statement.

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Remember, this could be the thesis statement you developed in your first Writing Notebook, or it could be the one you are considering for your Week 2 Written Assignment. If you’re stuck, use the
Thesis Generator
from the Writing Center.

STEP THREE: Traditional Structure Activity

Let’s combine the work you have done so far to create a plan for essay structure.

Activity 1: Review the
Essay Structure
resource. Using your thesis as a guide, develop three topic sentences that would develop your ideas and serve as the roadmap for essay creation.

Example:

Thesis Sentence (assertion):
The 21st century workforce requires a unique set of skills.

Topic Sentence (reason) #1:
Workers need to learn how to deal with change.

Topic Sentence (reason) #2:
Because of dealing with such a rapidly changing work environment, 21st century workers need to learn how to learn.

Topic Sentence (reason) #3:
Most of all, in order to negotiate rapid change and learning, workers in the 21st century need good communication skills.

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STEP FOUR: Review and Reflect

Review your work in this Writing Notebook and consider what challenges you faced. Which aspects of essay structure were new to you, or which aspects might you have already been familiar with? In no more than 150 words, please reflect on your work in this activity.

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ENG121 Week 1 Writing Notebook