Writeacher, I need you to tutor me on writing essays. It is really important in college and as a high schooler it is extremely important to be solid at writing. I am struggling and need tutoring.

What will the first lesson be?

Thank you for your help and support. Have a great time teaching me!!!!! :)

http://www.actstudent.org/writing/scores/guidelines.html

ACT score of 3 - what you're doing now:
The essay shows some understanding of the task. The essay takes a position on the issue but does not offer a context for discussion. The essay may acknowledge a counterargument to the writer's position, but its development is brief or unclear. Development of ideas is limited and may be repetitious, with little, if any, movement between general statements and specific reasons, examples, and details. Focus on the general topic is maintained, but focus on the specific issue in the prompt may not be maintained. The organization of the essay is simple. Ideas are logically grouped within parts of the essay, but there is little or no evidence of logical sequencing of ideas. Transitions, if used, are simple and obvious. An introduction and conclusion are clearly discernible but underdeveloped. Language shows a basic control. Sentences show a little variety and word choice is appropriate. Errors may be distracting and may occasionally impede understanding.

ACT score of 4 - the minimum you need to aim for:
The essay shows an understanding of the task. The essay takes a position on the issue and may offer some context for discussion. The essay may show some recognition of complexity by providing some response to counterarguments to the writer's position. Development of ideas is adequate, with some movement between general statements and specific reasons, examples, and details. Focus on the specific issue in the prompt is maintained throughout most of the essay. The organization of the essay is apparent but predictable. Some evidence of logical sequencing of ideas is apparent, although most transitions are simple and obvious. The introduction and conclusion are clear and somewhat developed. Language is adequate, with some sentence variety and appropriate word choice. There may be some distracting errors, but they do not impede understanding.

In the description of level 3, I've put in bold the areas you need to work on ... to correct.

I've already told you about your need to use transitions, but I saw no changes in your last two practice essays.

I've told you about your need to have SPECIFIC examples, not just general statements. Here, too, I saw no changes.

Here's what I mean about including specific examples:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating because the student uses other people's ideas without giving proper credit. For example, a student may find a very well written paragraph defining colonialism for a history paper, so he copies the entire paragraph, but fails to say who originally wrote it and the exact source (in a book or online, perhaps).

Taking someone else's idea is a crime. Many songwriters have sued bands and singers, such as Lady Gaga and for stealing the lyrics and/or music of the original song, and many have won their lawsuits.


You can read about many of these lawsuits here:
http://www.cinemablend.com/pop/Lady-Gaga-Sued-Plagiarizing-Her-Song-Judas-Listen-Each-Track-34088.html
and
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_plagiarism#Cases
and
http://www.google.com/#bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&fp=aabfeb84bfcc56d1&q=songwriters+sued+for+plagiarism

This webpage has a really good set of instructions about how to write a good essay. There are others, but start here:

http://esl.about.com/cs/writing/ht/ht_essay.htm

Hello! I'm not Writeacher, but I can offer you some guidance on writing essays. As a first lesson, let's focus on the basics of essay writing: understanding the structure.

1. Introduction: Start with an attention-grabbing opening sentence, known as a hook, to engage your reader. Clearly state your thesis, which is the main argument or point you will be making in your essay.

2. Body paragraphs: Organize your ideas into separate paragraphs, each addressing a specific point related to your thesis. Begin each paragraph with a topic sentence, which presents the main idea of that paragraph. Then, provide supporting evidence, examples, or explanations to back up your point. Ensure the paragraphs flow logically and transition smoothly.

3. Conclusion: Summarize the main points discussed in your essay and restate your thesis in a different way. Avoid introducing new information or ideas in the conclusion.

Now, for practice, let's work on constructing an outline for your next essay:

1. Choose a topic: Select a subject that you are interested in or one that has been assigned to you.

2. Develop a thesis statement: Craft a clear and concise statement that presents your main argument or point of view on the chosen topic.

3. Brainstorm ideas: Jot down the main ideas or arguments that support your thesis statement.

4. Organize your ideas: Arrange your main ideas into separate body paragraphs. Think about the most logical order in which to present them.

5. Write topic sentences: Create topic sentences for each paragraph, ensuring they relate to the main thesis and represent the ideas you want to discuss.

6. Gather supporting evidence: Collect specific examples, facts, or quotes that support each of your topic sentences.

7. Write the introduction and conclusion: Craft an engaging introduction and a concise conclusion that reiterates your thesis statement.

Remember, practice makes perfect, so take your time and work on each step. Additionally, always proofread your work for grammar and spelling errors. Should you encounter any difficulties during the writing process, feel free to ask for help or clarification. Good luck with your essay writing!