what is a good three ways to dive teachers crazy for an essay please?
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the problem with most essays is that the content is disorganized. You may have great ideas and facts that you want to write about, but somewhere during the writing process you start mixing them up. Suddenly your perfect paper sounds all wrong and you want to scream! I've found that the best papers I've ever written (meaning my A papers) have all started with a good, solid outline. Once you have an outline down, your paper writes itself. Your thoughts are organized and the teacher can understand your main point (which is your thesis) and how you supported that point. A focused paper is the key to writing a good essay. Here's the format for the outline I usually follow:\n\nI. Topic / Title\n\nII. Introduction of Essay\nA. Write a few sentences that lead into the main point of your essay\nB. End the paragraph with your thesis statement (3 main points you are going to support)\n     1. First point in thesis\n     2. Second point in thesis\n     3. Third point in thesis\n\nIII. Body of Essay\nA. Topic One - First Point in Thesis\n     1. Support your point with either quotations or solid evidence\n     2. Have at least five sentences\nB. Topic Two - Second Point in Thesis\n     1. Support your point with either quotations or solid evidence\n     2. Have at least five sentences\nC. Topic Three - Third Point in Thesis\n     1. Support your point with either quotations or solid evidence\n     2. Have at least five sentences\n\nIV. Conclusion\nA. Write a few sentences summarizing your essay\nB. Restate your thesis and how you proved your point\n\nOnce you fill in the blanks to this outline with your topic and information, the rest is easy! Make sure to check your spelling and punctuation, and then you're good to go!
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I still rely on one single thing to help me write the best possible essay I can . . . an outline. See, the problem with most essays is that the content is disorganized. You may have great ideas and facts that you want to write about, but somewhere during the writing process you start mixing them up. Suddenly your perfect paper sounds all wrong and you want to scream! I've found that the best papers I've ever written (meaning my A papers) have all started with a good, solid outline. Once you have an outline down, your paper writes itself. Your thoughts are organized and the teacher can understand your main point (which is your thesis) and how you supported that point. A focused paper is the key to writing a good essay. Here's the format for the outline I usually follow:\n\nI. Topic / Title\n\nII. Introduction of Essay\nA. Write a few sentences that lead into the main point of your essay\nB. End the paragraph with your thesis statement (3 main points you are going to support)\n     1. First point in thesis\n     2. Second point in thesis\n     3. Third point in thesis\n\nIII. Body of Essay\nA. Topic One - First Point in Thesis\n     1. Support your point with either quotations or solid evidence\n     2. Have at least five sentences\nB. Topic Two - Second Point in Thesis\n     1. Support your point with either quotations or solid evidence\n     2. Have at least five sentences\nC. Topic Three - Third Point in Thesis\n     1. Support your point with either quotations or solid evidence\n     2. Have at least five sentences\n\nIV. Conclusion\nA. Write a few sentences summarizing your essay\nB. Restate your thesis and how you proved your point\n\nOnce you fill in the blanks to this outline with your topic and information, the rest is easy! Make sure to check your spelling and punctuation, and then you're good to go!
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Try www.cheathouse.com you have 2 summit two essays of any kind to get to see the whole essay, but the site is great, has essays on EVERYTHING. I use it all the time, very helpful   good luck
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Get out a piece of paper and begin brainstorming. Write random things down on the paper. When you are done, start thinking about them, and then figure out how to turn your thoughts into a daydream. You can daydream about things you would like to do, or see. This makes the time pass so fast, that when you look up at the clock, the hour is over, and it is time to go to the next class. \n\nFold your hands on your desk and look around the classroom, or at someone else. Even better, put your head down on your desk. When you do this, make sure you sit at the back of the room so that maybe your teacher will not see you. \n\nGet out a piece of paper and start drawing. This could also be an opportunity for you to learn something useful. The night before, go to Google and look up how to draw things. Print off a few things, and take the time during the boring class to brush up on your artistic skills! \n\nTake out a pen and a notebook and start to write a story. It doesn't matter how good you are, just start writing about whatever comes to mind\n\nPlay quiet writing games instead of taking notes so you look like you're paying attention.\n\nContinuously stare at somebody for the entire lesson without speaking, and if you can do it,blinking. Make sure that there is no expression on your face and it will really freak them out and will be more fun for you! \n\nPurchase a caffeinated beverage before class such as coffee or cola. It is also a good idea to bring a little snack that is easily hidden\n\nWear as few items of clothing as possible if you want to stay awake, the cold will help\n\nHide more interesting reading material: prop open your textbook and conceals a book or magazine inside it. In addition, it does not hurt to pretend to take notes from time to time. \n\nSend text messages on your cell phone. Engage in a text message conversation with your friends inside or outside of your class. Make sure your phone is in silent mode so you do not draw attention to yourself\n\nPlay games on your cell phone, PDA, or iPod. Be inconspicuous when attempting this. \nPlay Suduku or do a crossword to pass the time\n\nThings You Should Avoid Doing During a Boring Class\n\n\nRepeatedly looking at the clock to see how much time is left in your boring class. By doing this your are setting yourself up for the classic, "I have 15 minutes left!!!". \n\n Making eye contact with a professor. \n\nMaking it obvious that you are not paying attention to the professor during class. \n\nDrawing attention to yourself by talking, sleeping, eating loudly. \nBringing a snack that creates a lot of noise when eating it, such as apples, chips, and food in loud wrappers. These items will attract unwanted attention to yourself, which of course is not good. \n\nor just get over with it. Even though you do not like that class, just try to treat that class like any other job you have. Who knows, you might learn something very interesting by the time you're done!
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Role playing is a good technique.\n\nYou can use informal writing at the beginning of class to determine preconceptions students hold about a topic and then have them share their opinions.\n\nCrossword puzzles can be devised and used to help your students learn the vocabulary of the subject.\n\nStrive to create a warm and open atmosphere and mix in a little humor.
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start writing on the computer. keep writing until you have said everything you want to say. then go back over an read it. move things around into the position you want then use the rules for a standard essay. Its easy and fast. I got Through college doing it myself with honors no less.
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These sites should do it for you.  Good luck with your essay.
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I am a high school student and this is what has worked for me when writing a research paper.  You have them start out with a very broad question ex. What is something that has affected your life and or the world. You have them make a list of answers to the question that you give them, most of the time when you do something like that your students will find one thing that they are interested in and will write about.  For references you have them do simple assignments that go along with the paper to help them complete it.  For sources, have them go and check out a non-fiction book from the library an their topic, it really comes in handy, other then that they can use any book, that is non-fiction preferably you really don't want them writing a research paper with a fiction book, you can also tell them to use the Internet, show them how to use a search engine effectively, and if they are using Internet sources tell them to make sure that the site they are using are creditable, and that they site all of their sources.
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Write about something you know, and dont try to use big words if they aren't necessary.  Use a great hook at the beginning but it's just an essay dont get carried away, just stay away from "Have you ever heard about......Well I'm going to tell you about...." or stupid introductions like that.  Make sure you use transitions in between paragraphs.  the last sentence of a paragraph should relate to the first sentence in the next paragraph.  \ndepending on the college, most have a writing center that have people there to help you get your ideas out on paper.  I suggest going there if you need help in the technical aspect of how to write it, if it is ideas on an open essay (you pick the topic) then just think about something you truely enjoy or are knowledgable about.
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instead of messing around with something like that can you help me with my essay please?!
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I assume you mean essay writing (I am in Australia).  If this is the case, then:\n\n- develop a thorough knowledge of your own learning style\n- understand the subject completely (whether it be a novel, topic or question to answer)\n- before you start writing, brainstorm everything you know about the topic (let your mind be free)\n- next, structure it in a mind map (refer to Tony Buzan's method as it is the original and correct one)\n- then begin to organise information in a linear fashion (ie.  into introduction, paragraphs, conclusion)\n- then start writing\n- then proof read a number of times looking each time for different things (makes sense, content, spelling, grammar, adding information)\n- then rewrite\n\nIn terms of fear/ anxiety - address issues positively by looking at why X is finding this difficult - is there an underlying language/ learning disability, have they experienced failure before,etc etc. \nBuild self esteem and confidence with a show of support and getting professional assistance.\n\nBest wishes.
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Third grade kids love exploring and finding out about the world.  If you have access to pond water for example,  collect some and have them examine drops of the water under a microscope and then draw what they see.  Have them do it as a real "lab" experiment so that they also write about their observations, label their drawings, etc.  Do a class write up of their observations with each child contributing something to the class write up.  You could continue with a discussion of why we don't drink pond water, etc.  I have used this lesson very successfully with kids from about second grade to eighth grade.  It is one of the most awesome lessons I have used, and with some classes we have carried on activities related to it for days.\n\nTo sdd to what I wrote previously, her eis an answer I wrote for someone who asked for some suggestions on presenting ... some of htis might be basic for you, but some might help ...\n\nMake sure you project your voice, and make your voice interesting and expressive. Speak clearly, and slower than you would if you were just chatting with friends. Don't move around while speaking - try to stand in one spot, which makes it easier for those listening. Don't fidget. Try to use some humor. Use an ice breaker for the beginning of your presentation. One good one is to get everyone to tell something they have done that they think no one else in the room has done. You find out lots of interesting stuff about the group. Start on time and finish on time. Get their attention - don't try to talk over a lot of noise. Find ways to involve them - try to plan some activity that will teach them something and that will fit well in your time frame. Dress in a manner that suits your topic. \n\nGood luck!
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I don't know if there is a MOST effective strategy.  Anything that gets the students thinking works well.  It also depends on how long the text is.\n\nSome ideas:  \n\nDecision walls - Put a yes/agree card on one wall and and a no/disagree on the other.  Make the students take a stand.  Ask them questions related to the text that they must agree or disagree with.  Get them to explain their answers.\n \nIf the text has pictures, give the kids one and ask them to predict the story.\n\nIf you're working with a non fiction text, try to give them a short (5 Q's) true false quiz with the strangest info in the text.  \n\nThere's always Think - Pair - Share to get the students thinking as well.
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Form an outline of what you want the essay to cover. (You can do this while your at work.) Figure out what you want to cover in each paragraph, figuring this is a five paragraph essay you should have your Intro, then 3 supporting paragraphs then your conclusion. You should also get plenty of sleep, drink lots of water and just suck it up and jump in. =) I know I procrastinate and overanalyze and get down on myself for not doing instead of just doing it. Good luck!
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Quite frankly, the best way to do this would be to get a book from somewhere like SparkNotes on the writing section of the SATs, read through a few, then find sample essay questions and write your own essays. Have a friend or a teacher look over it. Hell, I'll look over it for you if you want (my e-mail is humphrey09@gmail.com) but you can't study for it just by reading.
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first of all never panic when u are starting an essay.\nall u need to know is that the best way to start an essay is by\nasking a question that will leave everyone wanting to keep on reading   your article, essay, or maybe book.\nthat's all it takes
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Since you have an immediate problem, I will address that first before trying to fix 15 years of poor vocabulary.  \n\nIf you are taking a test in essay format, answer the essay question in your head as if you are discussing it with a friend.  Imagine they are picking apart your arguments, and you respond.  Sometimes, reading your paper aloud can help you pick up on sentences that don't make sense or that could probably be expressed in a clearer fashion.  Practice this at home, and make it realistic by giving yourself a time-constraint.  \n\nOne thing that helps make your essay read better is by picking up on redundancy.  If you find yourself repeating the same words or phrases, start thinking about synonyms for these words and incorporate them into your writing.  Invest in a thesarus.  If the essay is an assignment at home, make use of the word processing program's thesarus.  \n\nLike everyone has said before, reading will improve your knowledge of words, and looking them up will too, but until you start using them in your daily life, they can't help you in a test situation.  If you decide to learn a word a day, make it a point to actually use it at school and with your friends.  Give your friends a warning because springing a new vocabulary word on them might guarantee a weird look or two.  \n\nListen to how your teachers and friends express themselves..  Read other student's essays.  \n\nMost importantly, HAVE FUN WRITING!