Writing the First Draft of Your Essay

This lesson teaches how to write the first draft of an essay using a boxes and bullets outline. It covers the writing process, focusing on drafting, and provides detailed steps for developing the introduction and body paragraphs. The lesson emphasizes the importance of using evidence to support the thesis and explains how to write explanations at the end of each paragraph. By following these steps, students can create a structured and coherent first draft.

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