How to structure an effective essay model for college entrance exams?

According to data released by Exam, Of the 2.7 million candidates for the Enem exam in 2023, Only 60 received the highest grade on the essay.. The key to getting a high grade is learning the essay model.

In this content, we will explain how to assemble a step-by-step essay model, what the essential elements of a writing piece are for the National High School Exam (Enem) or university entrance exams like the ESEG College exam, and how to create a text for any topic. Let's go?

How to create a step-by-step essay template?

Believe it: assembling a model of essay Being efficient can be easy. To begin, it's good to know that the structure of a good text is composed of three basic parts: Introduction, development, and conclusion.

Introduction

The first paragraph should present the topic in a clear and objective way., Therefore, avoid redundancy. Write your main topic and, if possible, create an interesting hook related to it.

For essays focused on the ENEM exam, it is It is important to include the thesis., That is, the main point of the text. Otherwise, you might lose some points.

Read more: How to start an essay?

Development

Separate two or three paragraphs for the development of your essay. In each of them, Present an argument and support it with data, examples, or comparisons..

Remember not to mix too many points of view so as not to confuse the reader and to ensure a smooth transition between blocks of text and information. You can do this using connectors such as "furthermore," "on the other hand," and "however.".

Conclusion

To finalize your text, return to the central theme And, if it's an essay focused on the ENEM exam, suggest a intervention proposal, In other words, a practical solution to the problem at hand. For essays in other university entrance exams, it's important to read the prompt; if it doesn't require intervention, there's the option of... Summarize the main ideas discussed..

And here's the golden tip: maintain cohesion and coherence throughout the text. To do this, invest in connectors, avoid repeating words and ideas, and ensure the connection between the information presented.

What are the essential parts of an essay?

In addition to knowing the structure of a good essay, it is also important to understand and master the... four factors of a good text:

1. Topic sentence

This is the first sentence of the paragraph; write it very carefully. The tip is... to present the topic in a summarized way within that block of text. To let the reader know what the focus is. Furthermore, it should be direct, without redundancies, and connected to the central idea of the essay.

2. Idea Development

After creating your topic sentence, it's time to... develop the arguments. Here, you should provide data, examples, or quotes to strengthen your point of view.

Remember to elaborate on ideas and explain why they are relevant to the topic. If you want an outstanding essay, it's important to invest in a... solid and well-structured argumentation.

3. Intervention Proposal

The third factor in a good text, especially those essays that receive a perfect score of 1000 on the ENEM exam, is... intervention proposal. It's important to be feasible, that is, to suggest. possible solutions to be applied to the problem discussed in the development.

It is also necessary to detail "who" should do "what," "how," and "why." For example, if your essay discusses the lack of access to digital education in Brazilian public schools, you could suggest that the government establish partnerships with companies to provide computers, internet access, and technological training for teachers, ensuring that students develop important digital skills.

4. Conclusion

Finally, we have the conclusion, and with it a tip that's easy to forget: Do not repeat information that has already been given.. The idea is to tie together the ideas developed in the text so that they make sense together and create a conclusion, showing how everything was well thought out and structured.

Read more: What types of essays are required in university entrance exams?

How to write an essay on any topic?

The essay topics for the ENEM and university entrance exams can only be revealed at the time of the test, so it's important to prepare in order to create a... good writing, functional for any subject.

Universal strategies

Always keep in mind the structural model This text should be adapted to suit the subject matter. We explain how the basis of this text should be—with introduction, development, and conclusion—and it is only necessary to adapt this format to any situation, whether for topics related to the environment, technology, or public policy.

Sociocultural repertoire

To have the mastery of diverse subjects, It's important to have one. sociocultural repertoire A wide variety of references are available. Therefore, it is essential to dedicate some study time to reading books and news, watching films, and even discussing various topics with family and friends.

Invest in connectors and cohesion.

We talked about the importance of connectors for the cohesion of writing, but it's worth reinforcing their use, because They facilitate the transition between ideas and make the text flow more smoothly.. Here are a few more to use:

• furthermore;
• however;
• consequently;
• therefore.

Read more: How to interpret the ENEM essay topic?

Proofreading and correction tips

Did you manage to finish your essay? Congratulations! But the work isn't over: now it's time to revise. To deliver a good text, we've put together some tips for this process before submission.

Do a quick read to check the fluency.

The first tip is Read the full text. Just to check if it has good fluency and if the ideas are well connected. Analyze if each paragraph fulfills its purpose and if there is a good introduction, development, and conclusion.

Look for grammatical and spelling errors.

Now it's time to identify if you made any grammatical or spelling mistakes. Pay attention to details. such as accentuation, verb and noun agreement, as well as the correct use of punctuation.

Check the use of connectors.

Check that you used connectors, as they are essential for giving the text more cohesion. It's important to introduce them into sentences in a fluid way, but avoid excesses.

Read the text aloud.

An interesting tip for revising your texts while practicing is to read them aloud; this way it's possible to... identify swapped phrases and repeated words.

Check the quality of the information.

Finally, check that there are none. too much or too little information. Often, we get carried away with the topic and end up writing more, or we even forget to give that important explanation about a piece of information included in the text.

Also watch the video by Professor Simone da Motta for more tips on how to write a good essay: