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This document outlines 10 steps for writing an essay on why good sleep habits are important for students. It provides guidance on reading the question, brainstorming topics, writing a thesis statement, developing topic sentences, writing body paragraphs with supporting details, and concluding the essay. The steps include writing an introduction paragraph, two body paragraphs on health and concentration, and a conclusion paragraph that restates the thesis. Following these steps helps to ensure the essay is well-organized and addresses all elements of the question.
Step by step essay
- 1. STEP BY STEP IN 10 EASY STEPS How to write an essay.
- 2. STEP 1: READ AND UNDERSTAND THE QUESTION. Why are good sleep habits important for students? What is the question asking us to write...reasons! Reasons why sleep is important for students. Why do students need to sleep well? What happens if they do/do not sleep well? How does sleep affect grades? And so on.
- 3. STEP 2: BRAINSTORM SOME TOPICS Brainstorm Concentration To work efficiently To be successful To respect for classmates and teachers For good health...for healthy thinking....to not get ill...not feel tired To have more energy To not have a confused brain To not sleep in the lesson To come to class on time
- 4. STEP 3: CHOOSE WHICH TOPICS YOU WILL WRITE ABOUT Brainstorm Concentration To work efficiently To be successful To respect for classmates and teachers For good health...for healthy thinking....to not get ill...not feel tired To have more energy To not have a confused brain To not sleep in the lesson To come to class on time
- 5. STEP 4: WRITE A THESIS WITH YOUR TWO TOPICS Thesis statement: Health and concentration are two main reasons why good sleep habits are important for students. Or... Two main reasons why good sleep habits are important for students are, health and concentration.
- 6. STEP 5: WRITE A TOPIC SENTENCE FOR EACH OF YOUR TOPICS Health Topic sentence 1: Firstly, good sleep habits affect students’ health, and this is very important.
- 7. Concentration Topic sentence 2: Secondly, good sleep habits affect concentration and this is also important for students’ success.
- 8. REMEMBER THE EEFDR MENU! Supports should be: Explanation Example Fact Definition Reason/result
- 9. STEP 6: DEVELOP YOUR SUPPORTING IDEAS FOR EACH TOPIC (SENTENCE) Topic sentence 1: Firstly, good sleep habits affect students’ health and this is very important. Healthy thinking. What it means.... (explanation, fact) understand easily...make correct/good decisions...pay attention in lesson...better communication...body needs to relax How can we affect this? Good diet...go to bed early...don’t study too much late at night...don’t sleep too much... Fact: Good sleep and diet are both important for people’s health in general; however, for students, these things are much more important for their success. To not be ill. (explanation, fact) What it means...getting headaches...more common illnesses...depression...malaise... How can we affect this? (what is the connection to students sleep/study habits?) Fact: lack of sleep directly affects the immune system and the digestive system Not feel tired. (fact, reason/result) Balance between not sleeping enough and sleeping too much. Example: (balance of sleep----health----being a successful student show a chain of ideas) A student gets the right amount of sleep and can wake up on time. This student can feel more active than students who have bad sleep habits. In addition to this, a student with proper sleep habits will do better in their courses.
- 10. Concentration Topic sentence 2: Secondly, good sleep habits affect concentration and this is also important for students’ success. Focus on lessons..(definition) Concentration is the ability to focus on lessons and this is a neccessary thing for being a successful student. Not sleeping in class... (reason/result, fact) If you sleep in class, you will miss important information. If you miss this information, you won’t pass the courses. Learn more efficently. (example) Example: A student who doesn’t sleep in class is able to answer questions and focus on the lessons. In addition to this, this student can pass and be successful.
- 11. REMEMBER TO USE LINKERS, TRANSITION SIGNALS, AND DISCOURSE MARKERS. In addition Moreover Also Furthermore Besides Added information (= and) However Nevertheless Even so Contradiction (= but) Therefore Consequently As a result For this (that)reason Thus Hence Cause and effect ( = so / that’s why) For example For instance Example In other words That is Explanation, definition (the same information in different words) Next Finally Then (no comma after it) Time relationships Mostly For the most part To some extent (= partly) To a larger extent (= mostly) Degree (how much) In short In summary Conclusion, summary
- 12. STEP 7: PUT THE IDEAS TOGETHER IN GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT SENTENCES Body paragraph. Firstly, good sleep habits affect students’ health and this is very important. Good sleep and diet are both important for people’s health in general; however, for students, these things are much more important for their success. Lack of sleep directly affects the immune system and the digestive system A student gets the right amount of sleep and can wake up on time. This student can feel more active students who have bad sleep habits. In addition to this, a student with proper sleep habits will do better in their courses. Secondly, good sleep habits affect concentration and this is also important for students’ success. Concentration is the ability to focus on lessons and this is a neccessary thing for being a successful student. If you sleep in class, you will miss important information. If you miss this information, you won’t pass the courses For example; a student who doesn’t sleep in class is able to answer questions and focus on the lessons. In addition to this, this student can pass and be successful.
- 13. STEP 8: WRITE THE INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH Introduction paragraph: 1. past/present time focus 2. importance of the topic 3. beliefs/habits/opinions etc. of others 4. Hook (a bold statement or a rhetorical question) 5. Thesis
- 14. Introduction paragraph: (past/present time focus) These days, most sleep problems are result of spending time with technology, psychological problems, and being busy. (importance of the topic) Our sleep habits directly affect our daily lives. (beliefs/habits/opinions etc. of others.) Many people use smart phones, computers, and other devices too much and go to bed too late. (hook) There are many factors which affect students’ success. Thesis: Health and concentration are two main reasons why good sleep habits are important for students.
- 15. THE INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH These days, most sleep problems are a result of spending time with technology, psychological problems, and being busy. Our sleep habits directly affect our daily lives. Many people use smart phones, computers, and other devices too much and go to bed too late. There are many factors which affect students’ success. Health and concentration are two main reasons why good sleep habits are important for students.
- 16. STEP 9: WRITE THE CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH 1. rewrite thesis 2. subtopic summary 3. make a suggestion or recommendation 4. result of following this suggestion
- 17. REWRITE THESIS In conclusion, two main reasons why good sleep habits are important for students are; health and concentration.
- 18. SUBTOPIC SUMMARY Healthy thinking. To not be ill Not feel tired. Sleep affects many things, such as sickness and feeling tired. Especially students need to be more careful with their sleep habits in order to be successful. Focus on lessons. Not sleeping in class. Learn more efficently. Focusing on lessons helps students learn more efficiently, and as a result, makes them more successful.
- 19. MAKE A SUGGESTION OR RECOMMENDATION Students should get a regular amount of sleep each night because it affects their body-balance.
- 20. RESULT OF FOLLOWING THIS SUGGESTION If students sleep early and get up early, they can focus on their lessons learn more efficiently.
- 21. In conclusion, two main reasons why good sleep habits are important for students are; health and concentration. Sleep affects many things, such as sickness and feeling tired. Especially students need to be more careful with their sleep habits in order to be successful. Focusing on lessons helps students learn more efficiently, and as a result, makes them more successful. Students should get a regular amount of sleep each night because it affects their body-balance. If students sleep early and get up early, they can focus on their lessons learn more efficiently.
- 22. THE WHOLE ESSAY These days, most sleep problems are a result of spending time with technology, psychological problems, and being busy. Our sleep habits directly affect our daily lives. Many people use smart phones, computers, and other devices too much and go to bed too late. There are many factors which affect students’ success. Health and concentration are two main reasons why good sleep habits are important for students. Firstly, good sleep habits affect students’ health and this is very important. Good sleep and diet are both important for people’s health in general; however, for students, these things are much more important for their success. Lack of sleep directly affects the immune system and the digestive system A student gets the right amount of sleep and can wake up on time. This student can feel more active students who have bad sleep habits. In addition to this, a student with proper sleep habits will do better in their courses. Secondly, good sleep habits affect concentration and this is also important for students’ success. Concentration is the ability to focus on lessons and this is a neccessary thing for being a successful student. If you sleep in class, you will miss important information. If you miss this information, you won’t pass the courses For example; a student who doesn’t sleep in class is able to answer questions and focus on the lessons. In addition to this, this student can pass and be successful. In conclusion, two main reasons why good sleep habits are important for students are; health and concentration. Sleep affects many things, such as sickness and feeling tired. Especially students need to be more careful with their sleep habits in order to be successful. Focusing on lessons helps students learn more efficiently, and as a result, makes them more successful. Students should get a regular amount of sleep each night because it affects their body-balance. If students sleep early and get up early, they can focus on their lessons learn more efficiently.
- 23. STEP 10: CHECK YOUR WORK After you finish writing your essay, you should check it for spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes. Make sure that the essay is as clearly written as possible before handing it in.