What makes a good essay?

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Alison Powell
What makes a good essay?
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Essay writing: Planning essays
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This diamond 9 ranking activity encourages students to think about the most important elements of a successful essay (in order of importance).

 

Example cards from the printable lesson resource: 

Every paragraph should be relevant to the title of the essay.

If you express an opinion about something, you should be able to back it up with evidence.

Your essay should just retell the story of whatever poem or book you have read.

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