I have got an state level English essay competition this month so what all preparations should I take for it
The first and foremost thing you need to do is read different essays. Think on each of them, where you agree or disagree with the writer. If you were to write on the same topic what would your approach have been, what perspective would you like to bring to it.
Coming to vocabulary, you can improve on it only by reading widely on an array of topics, either from newspapers, magazines, novels etc. While reading, note down every word you dont know the meaning of, find the meaning from a dictionary and make a note of it. Also download a good dictionary app and subscribe to "A word a day". Learn the new word and try to use it.
If as a habit you use a word multiple times while writing, thesaurus is the key to improve your vocabulary. Find out alternate words for each common word you use, make a list of all of them and try to implement them in your writing.
Depending on the topic you are going to write on, if possible incorporate famous quotes which are related to the subject. Ofcourse you can refer to a quote only if you have read well on the specific topic or subject.
An essay should have a good introduction which can capture the attention of the reader. You may begin it with a quote to drive a point, if applicable.
Always have a conclusion to your essay, in a short and concise sentence to let the reader understand what you are trying to convey.
Hi champ! that's good to see that you are interested in English essay competition. First of all be confident about what you are writing. be updated about what's happening in the city/country. read current essay topics. read group discussion topics. read news and be updated. always start or end your essay with a quotatin. it will look more attractive. while writing essay highlight the important points to make it look attractive.
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thankyou
Dear Student,
Collect as much as information possible from the internet or from the books.Read all those and then pen djown your own ideas regarding to the respective topic.Improve your vocabulary as much as apossible.Write quotations in the end or in the beginning,to make it more attractive.
All the best
Most importantly work on your vocabulary as it will help you alot. Practice as essays as you can.Buy a good book to cover as much essays as you can.Watch news,read magazines and learn new words.This will be enough.
I hope this helps.
And which all magazines should I read can u suggest some of them