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February 28th, 2025.
Topic: Drafting exercise
Summary on the topic
In this class, a writing exercise was done. Where what was seen in classes was applied such as: making an introduction with the essential elements such as the thesis statement, as well as identifying the topic sentences of each thesis, taking out the main ideas and the supporting details of each one, likewise the conclusion was made based on the elements such as: thesis statement, and the call action, prediction or suggestion.
What was understood from the class?
The activity consists of an academic writing exercise in groups. The task requires developing three topic sentences for each thesis statement provided. After that, students must create an outline based on those topic sentences and use it to draft an essay. The topics covered include the election process in El Salvador, the definition of poverty from multiple perspectives, and the characteristics of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
What wasn't understood from the class?
It is unclear whether the outline must follow a specific format or if students have the freedom to structure it as they prefer.
There is no indication of the expected length of the final draft.
The evaluation criteria for the essay are not explicitly stated.
It is uncertain if all three topics should be included in a single essay or if each group should choose only one.
Class products or activities
The three main thesis statements from the activity were identified.
Three topic sentences were developed for each thesis.
Key questions related to each topic were formulated.
The group was organized, and the names of the members were recorded.
The group was created introduction, body and conclusion structure.
The final essay was written, focusing on a single selected topic.
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Glossary New Terms learned in this class
Drafting: The process of writing a preliminary version of a text.
Thesis: The main idea or argument of an essay.
Topic sentence: The main sentence of a paragraph that expresses its central idea.
Outline: A structured plan or framework for organizing an essay.
Election process: The procedure of electing public officials.
Poverty: The state of having insufficient financial resources.
Multiple perspectives: Different ways of analyzing or understanding a topic.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) : An international financial institution that provides monetary support and economic stability.
World Bank: A global institution that offers financial and technical assistance to developing countries.
Criticism: The analysis or evaluation of something, often highlighting its weaknesses or flaws.
New Material
The video "How to Write an Essay, Part #1" explains the step-by-step process of writing an academic essay in English. It covers the following key aspects:
Understanding the Essay Structure: Introduction, Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion.
Developing a Strong Thesis Statement: How to create a clear and concise main argument.
Organizing Ideas: The importance of outlining before writing.
Writing Topic Sentences: How to introduce each paragraph's main idea.
Using Supporting Evidence: How to include examples, facts, and citations.
Editing and Proofreading: The final steps to improve clarity and coherence.
This video is useful for students who want to improve their essay-writing skills, especially in an academic context.
Velez Marcos. “IDEAS for your essay in ENGLISH”. YouTube Video, 7:48. February 5th, 2021, https://youtu.be/7qk6oE-r0z8?si=bmK2_mZf563-OYdo
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