Did you take College Composition w/ essay?

[green]

The book he recommended was "The Lively Art of Writing." It's all about the style and format of writing a good essay. I found it really helpful and clear. It was also a "fun" read and not too heavy. Best of all, it costed all of $6.99! Definetly worth the investment.
Good luck!

[happycamper]

Great job green! Passing English with Essay is always a huge relief! My greatest felicitations! I'm glad you found the book helpful; it was actually given to me by a good friend and was a h-u-g-e asset in preparing for the essay.

[happycamper]

What book did Happycamper recommend for you?

It really is a fantastic book, the best I've ever seen. You can find it at Amazon.com: The Lively Art of Writing (Mentor) (9780451627124):…

[green]

Yes, Yes, Happycamper!
Totally!
I will hold on to that book. I think I'll find it helpful in the future as well...
Thanks again! I owe my pass to you.

[KyleH]

Phew, I just took the test today and now I'm awaiting the results. Hopefully I managed to pass without the book.

[meiz2020]

You will do great. If it's any help, remember:

Read the instructions and identify the type of essay you are being asked to write (Proposal, argument, comparison, close reading analysis, classification, etc.)

Introductory paragraph
-Introduce topic
-THESIS STATEMENT (Natural sentence, not a statement of intent)
--List supporting argument paragraph topics as part of thesis statement; you can use a semi-colon to put two complete sentences together and make sure the list of paragraphs one, two and three are included in a single thesis sentence

First argument topic paragraph
Use transitional phrase, e.g. "Firstly, ..."
-First sentence states topic
--Body supports argument topic stated in first sentence
---Final sentence restates argument topic and sets up next paragraph

Second argument topic paragraph
Use transitional phrase, e.g. "Meanwhile/Next/Moving on..."
-First sentence states topic
--Body supports argument topic stated in first sentence
---Final sentence restates argument topic and sets up next paragraph

Third argument topic paragraph (possible inclusion of counter-argument)
Use transitional phrase
-First sentence states topic
--Body supports argument topic stated in first sentence (i.e., refutation of counter-argument)
---Final sentence restates argument topic and sets up next paragraph

Conclusion paragraph
"In conclusion..."
-Recap argument topics
-Recap thesis statement
-Close on a nice line

If you have time, check your grammar and punctuation. Five sentences per paragraph is enough. Cut to two body paragraphs if time is hurting or ideas are short Simple, structured language is better than attempting to defenestrate the epitome of a cornucopia of concise anti-sophistry, etc.

Good luck!

this is indeed very helpful. i'll also take note of this coz this may come handy!