How to write a good essay?

Prerequisite:

- understanding certain amount of vocabulary. (Broad and deep)

- mastering basic application and techniques of grammar.

- mastering sentence construction techniques. (Sentence construction = mix application of vocabulary and grammar)

- understanding what is essay writing and various types of essay

Components of essay:

INTRODUCTION:

Informing WHAT you want to write

Should be catchy and interesting

Should make readers feel that you are outstanding 

BODY TEXT

Informing WHO, WHEN, WHERE and WHY

Should be persuasive and impressive

Can be enhanced through massive reading and listening to news, newspaper and magazines

At least four main points

CONCLUSION

Concluding the essay.

Include your views

Include what you expect readers to react upon your essay.

Types of essay:

1. 记述文

2. 叙述文

3. 描写文 （抒情文）

4. 说明文

5. 议论文

6. 综合文体

应用文的种类：

书信（公函，私函）

通告

启事

日记、周记

便条