WRITING AN ESSAY ABOUT TECHNOLOGY.

Paragraph 1: Introduction. (3 sentences)

- General statement

·        Explain what the object is and what it does.

™ Example: The diagram shows …………..

-Thesis statement

·        Say what you are going to do.

Example 1:   In this essay, I will describe how coffee is made.

Example 2:    I will now explain how a photocopier works.

- State how many stages there are in the diagram

™Example:    There are -------- stages to this process.

™Example:    The process by which ----------------- can be outlined in -----------  steps.

Paragraph 2: (Body of essay)

·        Explain the process

™ Example:  How to use/make ...........  (Keep it clear and simple)

·        Use sequence words

·        Follow the sequence shown in the diagram to help show the correct order. Each stage may involve several steps

™ Example:  The first stage in making glass is …

™Example:    In this stage, the sand is cleaned and weighed…

™ Example:     Next….

™ Example:    After that….

™ Example:     In the final stage,

·        Use Imperatives (bossy words)      Verbs used to instruct or tell what to do

  Example: pick, put, get, open, close, select, press, save,  add, chop, mix, slice, place, cut)

·        Use connectors

™ Example:     and, which, while, ….

Paragraph 3 (the conclusion)

-Summarize the results of the process.

As can be seen, ………………. is a difficult process. If you follow the steps described then you will be successful.

It can be seen that it is not difficult to ……………. If you follow the right steps.

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Sample essay 1

How to Make Bread:

The diagram shows how bread is made. In this essay, I will describe the main steps to follow in making bread. There are six simple stages to this process.

First, measure the correct amount of flour and warm water. Second, mix the flour and water together in a mixing bowl. Add yeast, salt and sugar. Next, knead the mixture until it feels almost dry. Leave the mixture for about an hour in a warm place. It will grow in size. After this, knead the mixture again. Make sure the mixture is not sticky when you touch it. Then leave the dough in a baking tin for about an hour to give it time to rise. Finally, put the dough into a preheated oven for about forty minutes.

As you can see, it is not difficult to make bread if you follow the right steps.

(144 words)

 TOPICS
1. Technological advances make life better for everyone.
2. It’s important for adults to find out where their children are going online and who they are talking. 3. Computer technology makes finding information faster and easier.
4. If people let machines do too much for them, eventually people will no longer be able to do things for themselves.
 5. Children should be given more freedom in deciding what they do online.
 6. It is dangerous to place too much faith in technology.
7. It is impossible to become addicted to the Internet.
 8. Children who play computer games often believe that the violent games they play portray life as it actually is.
 9. Most teenagers are online too much.
 10. Those who worry about the negative effects of technology should think about the modern conveniences available today.
11. Adults too often use the computer games as a kind of babysitter for their children.
12. Having the latest technology is important to success.