Plan:
1) Select a how-to topic of your interest/expertise.
2) Make a list of steps or things-to-do to achieve a certain goal.
Outline:
Introduction: the thesis statement
- Get the readers’ attention with a stunning statement relating to the topic.
- Let the readers know why they need to read what you have to say. (the importance of the article to their life)
- Tell the readers that you have solutions to their problems or keys to their success. (the purpose of the essay)
Body of 3 paragraphs: 3 main aspects, directions or solutions with supporting details
Conclusion: - A short summary of the body
(a guarantee or confirmation of the positive effects of your advice)
Useful language:
1) Giving advice
- Don’t forget to … / Remember to …
- Make sure you …
- You should/shouldn’t …
- Never …
2) Stating reasons
- ….. in case
- ….. so (that)
- ….. because it might/might not ….