How to Write an Essay
You must have noticed that children are often given essays to write in school. The main reason behind this is to keep their interest in writing alive. Another purpose is to help them gain some knowledge about the subject they are writing on.
Essays can be of many kinds. When I was in school, we used to get all sorts of essay topics during the summer vacations. We were asked to write on things like “Ask your father for a money order,” or “Describe your brother’s carelessness.” Sometimes the topic would be “Write a letter to your uncle,” “Write about your uncle’s son’s wedding,” or even “Write about someone’s life.” There were so many different types of essays, and each student would get something unique.
Writing an essay isn’t rocket science. What really matters is consistency — and a genuine connection with the topic you are writing about. For instance, one of the most common essays is “The Cow.” But a child can only write a good essay on a cow if he has actually seen one closely or read about it. And someone who has lived around cows, loved them, touched them, fed them, and played near them — that person can write the best essay on a cow.
So, how do you write a good essay? The trick is to divide the topic into smaller parts — it makes writing much easier. Let’s say you’re writing about a cow. Break it into sections like its color, types and breeds, food and habits, its calves, and the usefulness of its milk. Once you divide it this way, you’ll already have a clear idea of what to write. That becomes your blueprint. From there, just start writing — one part at a time.
This way, you won’t drift away from the topic, and your essay will be structured, complete, and meaningful.
