Essays

Believe it or not, some people argue that the essay is no longer a viable form (Addison and McGee); however, the essay is still taught in schools everywhere.

Here's a short blog in which Robert Weir discusses what an essay is and includes some of his essays: [|Robert Weir]

Want some models of good essays? This sample contains essays from the past as well as contemporary ones. Be sure to scroll through all the parts since Part 1 has more historical models. [|Sampler of Essays]

And what about that 5-paragraph essay? Check out these articles for arguments for not teaching that false genre:

 * "The Five Paragraph Essay and the Deficit Model of Education"


 * "The Ill Effects of the Essay"


 * James Moffet's thoughts:


 * Another article on the formulaic essay: