Arlene Said:

Writing a GCSE english essay.Best Answer chosen?

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an introductory paragraph – this is usually the first or the first two paragraphs of the work which have a thesis statement, the purpose of the work and ways of achieving it. A thesis statement is a one or several sentences long summary of the whole custom essay, presenting its major idea which the author is supposed to defend throughout the entire work.
English essays are characterized by a very strong thesis statement which attracts the reader’s attention at once;

2. the main body – it consists of the several topic sentences each supporting the thesis statement. Each topic sentence is supported in its turn by reliable evidences. The arguments you present should show the results of your thorough investigation of the problem. There should be at least two facts or examples to support each idea. Be concrete and specific. Give only accurate facts;

3. the conclusion – it presents the summary of the main ideas of your English essay. Note that the closing paragraph is your last appeal to the reader, therefore, special care should be devoted to its writing.

Below there are some essay techniques of how to start and finish English essay to grasp the reader’s attention:

use quotations;
use generalizations;
flash back to some striking idea or event;
use a joke, if relevant to your topic.

Gabriel Said:

gcse english language essay writing on childhood memorie?

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Hi

well my advice would be to search it on google

Felix Said:

When writing an essay at GCSE level what should go in the introduction?

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The introduction should contain as little as possible.

You usually have a word limit for coursework and homework. In the exam you have a time limit. It follows that you cannot waste words or time.

The summary of points goes in the conclusion. No need to say what you'll be talking about: you're going to say it anyway. Why repeat yourself? How you show it will also become obvious as you go on.

Instead, I suggest a sensible structure for your argument. Work out your own, but one possibility is:
.....What were the social expectations in the early 19thC?
.....What situation was JE in? Was this a normal, expected situation for someone of her upbringing, social class etc?
.....How did JE actually behave?
.....In what respects did she conform?
.....In what respects did she not conform?
.....Was her deviation from expectations due to rebellion, individualism, forced on her by circumstances ....etc.

Then a brief conclusion summing up your final judgment.

So, forget a wordy introduction. Dive straight in:

.....In the 19thC, a girl in Jane Eyre's position was expected to......

and go on from there.