Blog 2R

Although I missed an English class I am now caught up on most of the information that was given. The class I missed discussed essay format and how there is a difference between college and high school level writing. In middle school you learn a simple 5 paragraph essay structure. There are introduction, three body, and a conclusion paragraphs. College writing of course is the same structure just more detailed. You learn organize what goes into these paragraphs.

In the introduction you learn that you need to catch the reader's attention. You need hook, topic, and thesis statement. In the body paragraphs you need topic sentences and transition to make the essay flow. In the conclusion you need to restate your thesis and topics. There's so much more to a college level essay.

Thinking about my college level writing I know it needs a lot of work. The introduction is the hardest thing for me. I have never been good at writing thesis statements and that is something we talked about in class this Thursday. Thesis statements are like my kryptonite. This semester I plan on making them a strong point in my essay. So I plan to take advantage of the time we spend working on thesis statements.