'Guided writing' refers to the expansion of a set of points or short sentences to form a short passage or an essay. There are five essential stages in the process of expansion: examination, exposition, elaboration, conclusion and copying out. 'Examination' refers to studying the given points or ideas. Through 'exposition' and 'elaboration', a systematic interpretation or explanation is written based on the points or ideas, and providing extra material and examples, and clarifying details. The passage also needs a logical conclusion that rounds off the discussion. HOW TO WRITE AN ESSAY An essay must have unity of theme, which means that you should have your aim clearly set down before you start writing. You can give emphasis to the main idea in the essay by placing it in a prominent position ( for example, the beginning or end), either by giving more space to it or by directly starting it. The beginning introduces the subject of the essay, the ...