Essay Writing is one of the most important components of the English language exam, especially WASSCE.
The ability to write good essays will help you score
high in your English exams. It also enables you to communicate your ideas with
clarity in all aspects of life. In this article, you’ll learn the top tips for
achieving success in the WASSCE and other exams.
1. Read and Understand the Prompt
The first step is to read the prompt and understand the
writing task. Make sure you know what to write before you start. You must avoid
the mistake of rushing into a writing task without fully understanding the
specific content you are required to write.
2. Plan Well to Write Well
Once you’ve understood what you’re required to write,
the next step is to think about what to write. Ask yourself what exactly is the
major idea you want to express on the given topic. This is known as the thesis
statement. Jot down the key points you want to discuss in the essay, and then
create an outline.
3. Give Your Essay a Definite Structure
A good essay is like a good building: it must have a
clear structure. Make sure that your essay contains the three key parts: an
introduction, a body, and a conclusion. The introduction should show your
readers what exactly the essay is all about. The body of your essay should be organized
into various paragraphs in which you discuss details of the subject matter
presented in your introductory paragraph. The conclusion should summarize all
the points discussed and make a clear call to action where necessary.
4. Support Your Claims with Facts
One major thing that makes an essay clear and
convincing is being able to raise a point and support it with evidence and
relevant examples. It is advisable to start each paragraph with a topic
sentence that conveys the key point you want to make. This should be followed
other sentences that convey the supporting details to back up the key point
you’ve made in the topic sentence.
5. Use Appropriate Language
Expression is the most important parameter for
assessing the quality of an essay in the WASSCE and other English exams.
Whereas other criteria like content, organization and mechanical accuracy carry
10 marks each, expression carries 20 marks. This implies that being able to
express your ideas clearly and correctly is key to scoring really high in your
English exams.
6. Edit your work
Make sure that you crosscheck your essay and eliminate
any errors in it, such as grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. This is
of utmost importance because errors not only prevent you from expressing your
ideas clearly but they also cause you to lose marks in your exams.
In summary, to write a good essay requires proper planning,
logical organization of ideas in paragraphs, and clear expression of those ideas
to convey the intended meaning.
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