I delivered lecture as Guest Speaker of the day at Sindh Madrasstul Islam University, Karachi.

1. Essay & CreativeEssay & Creative
WritingWriting
Asif Jamal

2. Is this you?!

3. DO NOT PANIC!DO NOT PANIC!

4. Today we will learn how to writeToday we will learn how to write
an essay, step by step!an essay, step by step!

5. What is an Essay?What is an Essay?
An essay is a written collection of prose,
organized and divided neatly into
paragraphs
Always remember that an essay is a
written form of communication and
therefore, must be clear, organized and
easily understandable.

6. What is the Purpose of an Essay?What is the Purpose of an Essay?
An essay is used to state and support an
opinion with proof and explanation.
Essays can be used to persuade others to
agree with your opinion.

7. Four types of EssayFour types of Essay
Discussive Essay
Argumentative Essay
Expository Essay
Hybrid Essay

8. Expository EssayExpository Essay
Global Warming.
Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan.
Humor in a Urdu Literature.
The End of cheap oil.
The energy crises in Pakistan.

9. ArgumentativeArgumentative
EssayEssay
Every Solution breeds new problem.
Man was born free but he is every where
in chain.
Lots of folks confuse bad management
with destiny.
We are living better then ancestors.

10. Discussive EssayDiscussive Essay
Can we preventive third world war.
Global warming facts or Fiction.
Pros and Cons of Co-Education

11. Hybrids EssayHybrids Essay
Looking back can alter our reality
The world in which we live shapes us
Doing the Right Thing
How we live in a world created by others.

12. Why do we write five paragraphWhy do we write five paragraph
essays?essays?
The first paragraph is an introductory
paragraph
The middle three paragraph are the body
paragraphs
The last paragraph is the concluding
paragraph

15. Body ParagraphsBody Paragraphs
Each body paragraph states and explains
a different point to help you prove your
opinion
An opinion is always stronger when it has
more supporting facts (proof)

16. Fact Opinion
Fact is a true
statement
Facts can be
supported, upheld
and proven by
evidence
 An opinion is one
individual’s personal belief
on a subject
 Everyone is welcome to
have an opinion, but not
every opinion is based on
fact
 Opinions can be based on
what a person has heard
from others, and is
therefore subject to bias

17. Fact is Stronger than OpinionFact is Stronger than Opinion
For this reason, make sure that you
phrase and word your essays as if they
are FACT, not simply OPINION

18. How will learning how to write anHow will learning how to write an
essay help me in the future?essay help me in the future?
Each Academic/University level English
course contains a unit on essay writing
You need to write an essay on (Any job
examination ), and you need to pass the
literacy test to graduate high school.

19. Essay and Paragraph StructureEssay and Paragraph Structure

20. Broad Statement
Introduce topic
Reason 1
Reason 2
Reason 3
The Point
The thesis

21. Introductory ParagraphIntroductory Paragraph

22. Introductory ParagraphIntroductory Paragraph

23. Body ParagraphsBody Paragraphs
Each of the three body paragraphs deals
with one of the three reasons/proofs
Always remember to present them in the
same order: A,B,C
Reason/Proof A should always be your
weakest argument
Reason/Proof C should always be your
strongest argument

24. Paragraph FormatParagraph Format
Point:
Proof:
Quotation:
Explanation:
Concluding sentence:

25. Topic Sentence
(point)
Proof
Explanation
Conclusion
Topic Sentence
(Point)
Proof
Explanation
Conclusion
Topic Sentence
(Point)
Proof
Explanation
Conclusion
Firstly,
Secondly, in
addition, also,
additionally
Thirdly, lastly

26. Transition words betweenTransition words between
paragraphsparagraphs
Firstly, disguises and costumes drive the
main conflicts in the plot of Twelfth Night.
Secondly, disguises and costumes
create humour throughout the play.
Lastly, disguises and costumes allow
characters to explore different class and
gender identities.

27. Concluding ParagraphConcluding Paragraph
Restate thesis
Restate your three
points
Finish with a broad
concluding sentence
about the topic

28. Tips for Writing Formal EssaysTips for Writing Formal Essays
Do not use personal pronouns (I, we, you)
These suggest your essay is an opinion
instead of factual
Write in Present tense (mostly)
Do not use rhetorical devises or creative
writing skills
Do not use contractions (Can’t, won’t,
couldn’t)
Do not use slang or informal language

29. Tips for Writing Formal EssaysTips for Writing Formal Essays
Avoid using vague language (be specific)
In an essay do not simply summarize your
novel/play (assume that whoever is reading
knows the novel/play well)
In your body paragraph, be as detailed and
specific as possible when explaining and
supporting your evidence and quotations
Use transition words to move smoothly from one
idea to the next (in addition, lastly, for example,
therefore)
NEVER bring up new information in your closing
paragraph

30. How do you feel about essays?How do you feel about essays?

31. Brainstorm:Brainstorm:
Broad Statement:
Introduce Topic*use the essay question to guide
you*:
Reasons/Proofs
A)
B)
C)
Thesis:

32. Body ParagraphsBody Paragraphs
Brainstorming:
Topic Sentence #1
Concluding Sentence #1
Topic Sentence #2
Concluding Sentence #2

33. Body ParagraphsBody Paragraphs
Topic Sentence #3
Concluding Sentence #3

34. Concluding ParagraphConcluding Paragraph
First Sentence
The first sentence in your concluding paragraph should
restate the thesis statement. DO NOT repeat the thesis
exactly the same way you stated it in the introductory
paragraph.
Never begin your concluding paragraph with, “In this
essay, I have proven that…”
Middle Sentences
Rephrase (but DO NOT copy) the three reasons/proofs. If
the reasons/proofs are short and brief, this can be
accomplished in one sentence. Otherwise, restate each in
its own sentence, each beginning with an appropriate
transition word/statements.

35. Concluding ParagraphConcluding Paragraph
Last sentence
Finish your essay with a profound general
statement that leaves your audience
thinking about the point of your essay.
This may take more than one sentence.
Never, never, never, even in your
wildest dreams, in spite of peer pressure,
introduce new information in the
concluding paragraph

36. ConclusionConclusion
To summarize, media can help stabilize and
strengthen the country by playing educational
and informative role. It can impart knowledge to
the masses as knowledge is power and only a
well-informed society can develop a positive
approach towards life. The objective of media
freedom can be realized only when public trust
and confidence reposed in the media is respected
and protected. Media itself can act as a true
watchdog and keep an eye on the government
on the behalf of the public.

37. The Writers RoomThe Writers Room
Where dreams become words

38. Creative WritingCreative Writing
The art of making things up; creative
writing is a vital part of our society.

39. Types of creative writing includeTypes of creative writing include
Poetry
Plays
Fiction(Novel, & Short Stories)
Songs
Speeches
Memories
Personal Essays
Research writings

40. Means you need only skillsMeans you need only skills
Everyone has a story to
tell………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………
……………………………..

41. My DefinitionMy Definition
What you think
How you feel and tell.

42. Creative Writing is notCreative Writing is not
Technical
Journalistic
Academic

43. The benefits of creative writingThe benefits of creative writing
Sharpens your overall writing & thinking
skills
Gives you the freedom to express yourself
Your control what is written
Allows you to make something completely
your own
Gives you a voice when you feel you do
not have one

44. ConclusionConclusion
Everyone has an inner writer inside,
because we all are the authors of our
lives. No one can tell a story about you
better than you can.
Every experience is a prompt and gives us
an opportunity to express ourselves, and
leave our mark on the world
Writer! Writer! Writer!

46. And that is how it is done!And that is how it is done!