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Essay writing

Junior High 6 questions
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What essay writing means

This skill helps you plan an essay before you start writing. You learn how to organise ideas clearly so your meaning is easy to follow.

What you will practise

  • Identify the right essay type from the question
  • Arrange events in a clear order for narratives
  • Write a strong introduction that states the topic
  • Support arguments with reasons and simple evidence
  • Choose details that fit the essay purpose

Before you start

You should already know how to write clear sentences and basic paragraphs. It also helps if you can use correct tenses, punctuation and linking words.

Worked example

One question from this skill's own question bank, shown with its full working.

Question

Which type of essay tells a story of events in order?

  • Argumentative
  • Narrative
  • Expository
  • Descriptive
Answer: Narrative

Working: A narrative essay recounts events, usually in chronological order.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Starting to write without a plan, which makes ideas jump around. Make a brief outline first.
  • Mixing story writing with argument writing. Keep the structure suited to the question.
  • Forgetting the introduction and going straight into details. Begin by presenting the topic clearly.
  • Giving opinions without reasons in argumentative essays. Add support for each main point.

Curriculum and exam alignment

Ghana GES Basic 7 to 9 syllabusBECE

In Junior High School, this topic usually appears in writing and composition work as learners practise different essay forms. It supports BECE preparation by helping you handle essay questions with clear structure and purpose.

Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.

Related skills

Other JHS Writing & Composition skills in English, at the same point in the course.

Other English topics

Letters and SoundsEarly Reading and WritingSHS English and LiteratureAcademic and Professional WritingGrammarVocabulary

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Exams that assess essay writing

Junior High work on this skill feeds directly into these exam papers. Each page lists the English topics that appear on it.

BECEBECE practice questionsFree BECE practice across the subjects at this stage, with worked answers.GESGES practice questionsFree GES practice across the subjects at this stage, with worked answers.WASSCEWASSCE practice questionsListed as a related subject on the WASSCE practice page.

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