University of Wisconsin
Univ. Of Wisconsin Madison: Writing Center: Thesis and Purpose Statements
Explains the thesis statement and distinguishes it from the purpose statement. Gives an example of a paragraph containing both. Be sure try the link at the bottom of the page, "Developing a Thesis Statement." This page goes into further...
University of Pennsylvania
University of Penn: Leonard Moss' "Arthur Miller"
As the title implies, this website from the University of Pennsylvania provides an excerpt from the preface of Moss' biography of Miller. The excerpt discusses Miller's position as a "social dramatist."
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Writing Den: Essay Builder
Site that gives an overview and general rules in how to write an essay. Sections include Parts of an Essay, How to Write an Essay, and Kinds of Essays.
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Guide to Writing a Basic Essay
Step by step guidelines to the process of essay writing. Basic, but helpful.
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Great Thinkers and Visionaries: Books by Albert Einstein
This site has a comprehensive listing of over 50 books written by Einstein. Each has a link to Amazon, listing availability, cost, short synopsis.
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Univ. De Valencia: Lord of the Flies Essay
This site offers an essay written on The Lord of The Flies. A good example of a literary analysis essay including the use of embedded quotations. W.11-12.9a Amer Lit 18th,19th, 20th cen/Analy
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Quotations of Samuel Butler
This site has a list of quotes from Samuel Butler, compiled by John Bartlett.
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Hamilton: Essentials of Effective Persuasive Essays
This resource provides good insight on how to structure a well organized effective persuasive essay.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Persuasive Essays
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart takes students through the process of writing a persuasive essay.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Michel Eyquen De Montaigne
A biography containing some references to Essays and a general overview of his philosophy. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Writing Organization
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart discusses writing organization and how the organization of a written work varies based on the type of work it is. Assessment questions follow the lesson. L.9-10.3 knowledge of lang
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Document Based Question Essays
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains 10 successful strategies for writing DBQ essays and graphic organizers to prepare 8th grade Social Studies students for the New York State assessment.
British Library
British Library: Virtual Reference Library
This site provides links to several on-line dictionaries. Students may desire to consult a few dictionary definitions of their focus term prior to beginning a definition essay.
Love To Know Media
Your Dictionary: Teaching Essay Writing in Secondary Schools
This site focuses on teaching essay writing to high school students including the basic five-paragaph essay, tips for teaching essay writing, and examples of guides.