Welcome to our interactive AI essay writing guide for elementary school students.
Important things to remember:
- Have a pencil and notebook ready. First, write in your notebook before you type in the box at every step.
- Use your own words. Do not just copy and paste. Your teacher will know you did it, and your essay will not be special.
Step 1: Understanding the Topic
Now, write the topic in your own words in your notebook.
- Read the prompt: Make sure you know what you need to write about.
- Ask questions: Think of questions like “Who? What? Where? When? Why?“ to help you get ideas.
- List ideas: Write all the ideas you have about what you want to say in your essay.
When you’re done, type the topic and your ideas in the box below!
Step 2: Brainstorm Ideas
Think about what you know or feel about this topic. What ideas pop into your head?
- Write down ideas: List any thoughts or ideas you have about the topic.
- Organize thoughts: Think about what main points you want to include in your essay.
Write them down in your notebook! When you’re done, remember to type them in the box below.
Step 3: Plan Your Essay
We’re going to plan your essay like a hamburger. Ready? Let’s start!
- First, draw a hamburger in your notebook. At the top, there’s the top bun—yum! Next to it, write ‘Introduction’ and add your opening sentence. If your topic is ‘My Best Friend’, you could write, ‘Peter is my best friend’ here.
- Next, we have the yummy ingredients in the middle. That’s where your main ideas go! Write a word or two for each idea next to each ingredient—like ‘He’s cool.’ for one idea, ‘He’s funny.’ for another, and ‘We play ball together.’ for your last one.
- Finally, draw the bottom bun. Next to that, write ‘Conclusion’ and add your last sentence to wrap up your essay. You could write, for instance, ‘Peter is the best friend anyone can have.’
Once you’re done, come back and type your outline here in the box. Let’s make a delicious essay plan together!
Step 4: Write a Strong Introduction
Let’s write the introduction of your essay in your notebook!
- Introduce the topic: Start by introducing what the essay is about.
- Include a hook: Write an interesting first sentence to grab the reader’s attention, like a fun fact or a question.
The introduction is the first part of your essay. Start with a sentence that will catch the reader’s attention. Then, tell them what your essay is going to be about. When you’re finished, type your introduction in the box below!
Step 5: Write Body Paragraphs
For each paragraph, write one main idea with details or examples in your notebook.
- Focus on one idea: Write about one main idea per paragraph.
- Add details: Explain your main idea with details or examples.
- Use transition words: Connect your ideas with words like “first,” “next,” or “finally.”
When you’re finished, type your body paragraphs in the box below!
Step 6: Write a Conclusion
Now let’s write the conclusion for your essay! The conclusion is the last part and should wrap up your main ideas. Here’s how to do it:
- Summarize: Briefly go over your main ideas in one or two sentences.
- Leave a final thought: Write a sentence to end your essay that makes the reader think or remember what you wrote.
When you’re done, type your conclusion in the box below!
Step 7: Get Feedback, Revise and Edit
Let’s make your essay the best it can be! Here’s how:
- Read your essay out loud: This helps you find any mistakes or sentences that sound strange.
- Check for spelling and grammar: Look for any errors and fix them.
- Ask for help: Show your essay to a teacher, parent, or friend and ask for their feedback.
- Make improvements: Use their suggestions to make your essay even better.
- Add or improve details: Make sure each sentence is clear and supports your main idea.
When you’re done revising, type your updated essay in the box below!
Step 8: Final Copy
Now it’s time to finish your essay with a neat final copy!
- Write or type a clean, final version: Make sure your handwriting or typing is clear and easy to read.
- Check everything one last time: Look over your essay for any small mistakes or last-minute changes you want to make.
When you’re happy with it, your essay is ready to share!