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How to Make a Fast Kite with One Sheet of Paper

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Making a paper kite is easier and faster than you think. As a matter of fact, you only need one sheet of paper and a few other materials that you probably have lying around your home. The best part about making and flying a kite is that you create long-lasting memories, while also enjoying an outdoor activity. This craft project is fun and great for kids of all ages.

Making a Fast Bumblebee (Schaeffer) Kite

• 8.5” by 11” sheet of printing paper or construction paper
• Lightweight string
• Hole punch (optional)
• A nice breeze or light wind (6-15 mph)
• The Bumblebee (Schaeffer) kite, first created by William Schaeffer in 1973, may be the easiest of all kites to create and was designed with a simple fold that sails in gentle winds. [1] X Research source
• If you do not have a hole punch, you can carefully use scissors to create the hole.
• The purpose of the tape is to reinforce the hole so that it does not tear later.
• The string is also called the flying line.

Making a Fast Delta Paper Kite

• 8.5” by 11” sheet of printing paper, construction paper, or card stock
• A thin wooden stick or bamboo skewer
• Lightweight ribbon
• Delta kites were first created in the 1940s by Wilbur Green and were designed with wings that fly well in lighter winds.
• The hole will be located at the narrow end of the flap, which is towards the top of the kite.
• The tail is important because it balances your kite while in flight and prevents it from flipping and nose-diving to the ground.
• Some tails are 3 feet or shorter, and some are 15 feet or longer.
• The length of the tail will be determined by the weight of the ribbon.

Flying Your Kite

• Aerodynamics is the movement of a solid object through the air. [3] X Research source
• The right wind direction will keep your kite in flight.

Community Q&A

• Using card stock makes for a sturdier kite. Using colorful paper will make your kite look fantastic. Coloring or decorating your kite adds a personalized touch. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
• Bamboo skewers are about .06” in thickness, which is perfect for a Delta paper kite. You can use any other thin and stiff wooden item. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
• You can use any strong, but lightweight string, twine, or fishing line for kite string. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0

• Never fly a kite near an overhead power line or during a thunderstorm. Thanks Helpful 15 Not Helpful 7
• Paper kites tear easily, so be gentle with decorations and avoid high winds. Thanks Helpful 13 Not Helpful 12

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• ↑ https://www.freepatentsonline.com/3752423.pdf
• ↑ http://krokotak.com/2013/03/easy-and-pretty-diy-kite/
• ↑ http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerodynamics

About This Article

With only one sheet of paper, you can make your own fast kite to fly on breezy days. To make a fast bumblebee kite, you’ll need a sheet of A4 paper, string, scissors, a pencil, stapler, and ruler. Start by folding your paper in half vertically. Make a dot at the bottom of the folded paper, about 2 inches from the left edge of the fold. Then, fold the top left edge down to touch the dot and staple it in place to make the first wing. Repeat this step on the other side of the paper so the 2 wings are symmetrical. Next, make a hole with a hole punch or scissors 2 inches down from the staples and tie your string through it. Finally, cover the hole with a strip of tape to prevent it from ripping while your kite’s in the air. For more tips, including how to fly your homemade kite, read on! Did this summary help you? Yes No

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How to Make a Kite

27 better kites step-by-step.

If you want to learn how to make a kite or two, you have definitely come to the right spot!

Perhaps you have made  plenty,  but are always on the lookout for more designs and ideas. In any case, some of the most popular single-line designs being flown in the Western world are covered here.

For example, there's

• the quick and easy  sled
• the universally recognized  diamond
• the bird-like  delta,  which is nearly as well known
• the  barn door, which is uniquely American
• the classic  roller , which has German origins
• plus a number of others for even more of a building challenge

And the kiting culture of Japan is represented with the rokkaku and the sode .

(Regarding that pinnable image — it's much bigger when pinned.)

How to Make a Kite— Cheaply !

The emphasis here is on very cheap materials . Make them all for just a few dollars!

Not only that, but hardly any tools are required. Who hasn't got a pair of scissors and a ruler lying around somewhere? Perhaps you might need to beg borrow or steal, I mean buy, a small hacksaw. But that's about it! No special fittings or expensive specialized tools are needed.

Learning how to make a kite from bamboo skewers or dowel and plastic is fun and they do fly really well! You can see for yourself in the video for each design, showing the original in flight.

Dowel Series

(fairly big, light to moderate winds)

2-Skewer Series

(medium, light to moderate winds)

1-Skewer Series (quite small, mainly moderate winds)

In addition, there are three  box kites.

These all fly well in  moderate  winds, and the 2-Skewer design can cope with much stronger winds as well:

• the  Dowel Box kite
• the  2-Skewer Box kite
• the  1-Skewer Box kite

Wind  Speed Handy Reference

Light Air 1-5 kph 1-3 mph 1-3 knts Beaufort  1

Light breeze 6–11 kph 4–7 mph 4–6 knts Beaufort  2

Gentle ... 12–19 kph 8–12 mph 7–10 knts Beaufort  3

Moderate ... 20–28 kph 13–18 mph 11–16 knts Beaufort 4

Fresh ... 29–38 kph 19–24 mph 17–21 knts Beaufort  5

Strong ... 39–49 kph 25–31 mph 22–27 knts Beaufort  6

High Wind 50-61 kph 32-38 mph 28-33 knts Beaufort  7

Gale 62-74 kph 39-46 mph 34-40 knts Beaufort 8

Some Odds'n'Sods

Most of those dowel kites employ a bowed cross-spar . Follow that link for tips on how to get the curvature and weight just right.

See how I made a simple winder for our 20-pound line. This is good for the skewer kites.

Since doing a page on single-surface star kites from around the world, I thought why not do a skewer version. So here they are—instructions for an MBK Skewer Star . 

Finally, with plenty of people successfully making and flying the original 2-Skewer Delta, a link to that page is retained here:

Try the original 2-Skewer Delta .

( Note:  MBK skewer kites are made from  thin  12 inch bamboo skewers, which come in packs of 100. The metric size is 300 mm long x 2.5 mm thick; 3 mm skewers are usable but 2.5 mm is best!)

More MBK Kite Info

For each kite in the lists of links up there, plus the box kites, there is

• a 20 second video of the kite in flight
• a template graphic showing you the sail shape and dimensions
• a detailed set of step-by-step instructions, with a photo for each step
• a launch photo or an inflight closeup of the kite

Although this is quite basic kite making, the designs  do  get a little more complex and time consuming as you move from sled right through to dopero.

The 2-skewer designs have about four times as much sail area as the 1-skewer designs. Hence, it's easier to make them accurately. Plus, for any given sail material, a 2-skewer kite will be better in light breezes than a 1-skewer kite. The 1.2 meter dowel kites are another step up again, with a roughly fourfold increase in sail area compared with the  2-skewer  kites! However, the strength-to-weight ratio of hardwood dowel is not as good as bamboo.

If you haven't made many before, I hope you really enjoy learning how to make a kite!

Have a bit of fun trying to figure out  which  of my kites is zipping around the sky in a gusty moderate breeze, in the video up there!

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How To Make Paper Kites - Even The 'Sticks' Are Just Paper & Tape!

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Easy Paper Kite for Kids

Introduction: Easy Paper Kite for Kids

This Instructable will show you how to make a simple, easy-to-make, easy-to-fly, paper kite that is great for kids.

Step 1: Materials

To make this kite, you will need: 1. 8.5"x11" piece of paper .  This is your standard copy paper size. Regular paper works fine, but I like card stock because it's a little sturdier. Use whatever you have. If you use plain white paper, let your kid color bright designs all over it before beginning the project. 2. A wooden skewer . A straight drinking straw works too. 3. Kite string . You can find this at a lot of department stores. If not, almost any strong but light string would work. Quilters' string is about the right thickness. Yarn may be too heavy, sewing thread too light. Fishing line is light but strong. 4. Ribbon . Most wide ribbon would work fine. I like using surveyors tape (available at hardware stores) because it's made of plastic, which is lighter (for a longer tail!) and durable. Surveyors tape comes in bright fluorescent colors that kids like. 5. Scissors or hole punch . 6. Tape .

Step 2: Step 1

Start with your piece of paper: Fold it in half.

Mark a point on the top of the paper about one inch from the fold. Mark a point on the bottom of the paper about one inch from the open side. Imagine, or draw, a line connecting these two dots.

Fold the top corner of the paper down along the line that you've just created.

Next, flip the paper over and fold the other side down to match the side you just folded.

Flip the paper back over so that it looks the way it did in Step 4. Tape along the middle seam.

Lay a skewer across the kite, as shown, and tape it in place. You'll probably have to cut the skewer down to size with your scissors.

Flip the kite back over and straighten the "spine".

Mark a spot about a third of the way down the spine, and about half an inch from the edge. Put tape over this mark to reinforce it on both sides. Use your hole punch or scissors to make a hole in this spot. Tie your kite string through this hole. Make sure to use a good knot!

Tape a length of ribbon to the back of the kite, at the bottom. If you use light ribbon like surveyors tape, the tail can be 6-10 feet long. Heavier ribbon should be shorter. You can experiment with the length; if it seems the kite can't hold up your ribbon as it flies, just trim it shorter.

Your kite is ready to fly! These kites don't need very much wind to get lift, and are not the best for VERY windy days. A nice steady breeze is all it needs. Remember, sometimes it takes practice to learn to fly a kite. Just remember to reel it in some if it looks like it's falling, and let out more string if it starts to tug hard. Make sure that middle "spine" is straight before the kite goes up. Good luck!

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Even in today’s world of smartphones and shrinking attention spans (now  shorter than goldfish ), there is something captivating about the simple pleasure of guiding a kite as it travels across the sky. Our family loves flying objects. This summer we made some kites ourselves. We had just as much fun as the kids, because watching something you made soar through the air never gets old (no matter how old you are)! So let’s get started!

Note: This project is best made as a family. Young children can help decorate and those 7+ can participate with parental supervision.

What You Need

• 1 wax paper 14 x 20 inch (36x51cm), white (sail)
• 4 thin bamboo sticks: cross 2x 23 3/4 inch (60cm); spine 1x 19 1/2inch (48cm); strut 1x 14inch (36cm)
• Tissue paper 1 x 5 inch (2.5×12.5cm), yellow, blue, magenta, violett
• 7 sheets of copy paper 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 inch (4x4cm), (patches)
• 2 sheets of crepe paper 2 inch x 2,7yards (5x250cm), yellow (tail)
• 20m twine (extra strong)
• Keyring (small)
• Tape roll (handle)

• Measuring tape
• Q-Tip and bottle cup

Note: My bamboo sticks are from a garden center. Maybe you’ve got an old kite you can “borrow” the twine and handle from. The lighter the better, so try to use the least amount of glue and decoration possible.

Fold the sail in half and open up again. Fold 1″ to the top and open up again. Top: Glue the 14″-stick to the upper and fold in the paper (14″-side). Glue the paper over it. Spine: Cover the 19″-stick with glue and glue it to the middle.

Glue the 2 cross-sticks (23 3/4″) across the paper.

Glue the 7 white paper patches to the paper as shown in the picture.

Cut squares from the colored tissue paper and decorate the kite.

Make two holes with the toothpick in the middle, left, and right of the spine.

Cut a piece of twine and knot it to the upper sticks on the left. Make a second knot to the right and wind up the twine until you get a bow (stick-side shows upwards).

The width, or top left to top right of the kite measures 2×18 1/2″(48cm) and the length, or middle of the kite measures 15″ (38.5cm). Cut the twine a bit longer for both. Knot it first twice to the top left, measure and knot it to the right corner. Make a larks head in the middle and add it to the keyring. For the middle make a pigtail with stopper knot. Measure and put it through the two holes in the middle and knot it twice. Add it to the keyring.

Take the twine and knot it to the inner tape roll. Wind it all up. That’s really important, otherwise the kite will fly away with a strong wind (which happened to us)! Make a pigtail at the end. Best to add it to the keyring just before you let the kite fly.

Glue the two tails to the bottom left and right. They are essential, helping the kite keep a steady flight.

Your kite is ready! Fly your kite in an open space without too many people or power lines nearby. Choose a day with medium and steady wind. Stand with your kite, the wind at your back, and give twine loosely to let it free. Be careful not to let the twine cut into your hands.

We took the kite to the coast on our holiday in England. One of the days made for the perfect kite-flying weather so we jumped at the opportunity and had a blast! To be extra prepared, to take your scissors, twine, tape, and gloves with you, just in case you need to adjust the balance or mend the paper after a crash.

Happy crafting!

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How to Make a Kite Out of Paper

Celebrate the sunny days and perfect winds of spring with this simple, family-friendly kite made from paper, straws, string, and tape. Coated kite paper adds durability, while a decorative tissue paper overlay and glitter-painted dowel give the kite a touch of flair.

• - Martha Stewart Multi-Surface Glitter Acrylic Craft Paint in Lemon Drop
• - 1 toilet paper tube
• - 6 medium-width, sturdy straws
• - 3 yards of washi tape
• - 3 1/2 yards of twine
• -1 sheet of decorative tissue paper (20" x 30")
• - 1 sheet of kite paper (20" x 30")
• - 30-60 feet of kite string
• - Thin ribbon in assorted colors

- Paint brush (optional) - Scissors - 1/8" circle hand punch - Ruler - Pencil - Glue stick​

1. Paint toilet paper tube with two coats, waiting 1 hour between coats. 2. Let dry completely before continuing below.

ASSEMBLE THE FRAME

1. Use the hand punch to create a hole through the middle of a straw. Use scissors to widen the hole slightly so that you can slide another straw through it make the cross section of the kite. 2. Insert straws into the top of the vertical piece by pushing one inside the other until it measures 10 inches from the middle of the cross. Cut straw piece(s) as needed to fit the measurement. 3. Insert straws into the bottom of the vertical piece until it measures 15 inches from the middle. 4. Insert straws into the left and right of the horizontal straw until each side measures 8 inches from the middle. 5. Secure each straw joint by wrapping tape around it. 6. Punch a hole through the sides of each end straw, about 1/4 inch in. 7. Starting at the top of the frame, thread about 2 yards of twine evenly through the holes on each side of the frame. 8. Pull the twine to make sure that it's taut and tie a double knot at the bottom where the two sides of the frame meet. Do not cut the excess twine below the knot.

CREATE THE BODY

1. Lay the kite paper (shiny side down) on top of the tissue paper (decorative side down). Place the frame on top of the kite paper. 2. Use a ruler to draw a 1-inch seam allowance around the entire frame. 3. Remove the frame and follow the lines to cut the kite shape out of both papers. 4. Tape the frame to the kite paper at each straw joint. 5. Pick up the kite paper with the frame attached, turn it over and run the glue stick along the edges of the paper. 6. Place the kite paper and frame back on top of the tissue paper and press the edges down. 7. Fold each side of the kite over the frame and seal with tape.

ATTACH THE STRINGS AND TAIL

1. Punch holes through the sides of the straws at each end, approximately 2 inches in. 2. Thread 2 feet of twine through the top and bottom holes. Tie at both ends, allowing for slack. 3. Lift the vertical string; and underneath, thread 16 inches of twine through the left and right holes. Tie the horizontal string at both ends, again allowing for slack. 4. Lift both strings at the point of intersection and tie one end of the kite string in the middle to create a triangle. 5. Tape the other end of the kite string to the toilet paper tube and wrap the string around it several times. 6. Tie a few (4-5) ribbons to the excess twine at the bottom of the frame to create a tail.

You're done! Enjoy flying this beauty and happy crafting!

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How to make a kite out of paper – easiest ever method

Learn how to make a kite and get ready for the most fun kids' craft activity ever!

Zoe Williams

All you need are a couple of simple supplies to make your own simple paper kite at home.

While there are several different methods out there for how to make a kite at home (each of them as clever as the next), we have kept this tutorial as a very simple paper kite DIY for children to make.

The beauty of this fun kids' craft idea is you'll only need a few supplies that you should already have lying around at home – scissors, tape, paper and string.

We've used a bamboo skewer to reinforce our kite, but you can even swap this for a straw if you don't have any skewers to hand.

Once you've learned how to make a kite, we know you'll love it as much as we do. So once you've caught the bug there are all sorts of other fun methods you can try – turning wrapping paper into kites or making more traditional kites with more involved designs.

We've even included a few of our favourite kite making kits at the bottom in case you're looking to stock up on supplies to keep your mini makers occupied in the holidays.

Of course paper kites aren't going to be the most sturdy kite option. If you class yourself as a hardcore, adventure-loving, kite-flying family, you'll still enjoy this paper kite activity, but your kits may not survive being flown on top of a mountain!

They should happily take to the skies in your local park or playground though, and let's face it... half of the fun is in the making!

You might also like our favourite 50 craft ideas for kids or our paper craft for kids or check out our easy salt dough recipe . Kids will enjoy our how to make shrinky dinks or inspire them by investing in kids drawing tables with our round-up of the best ones on the market.

How to make a paper kite

You will need:.

• bamboo skewer (or a straw)
• Ribbon ((optional))
• Tissue paper ((optional))

Place the piece of paper (or you can use lightweight card) in front of you and fold in half (so the fold is halfway along the longest edge).

Mark a point with a pen along the top edge, about 3cm to the right of the folded edge (the top left corner). Then make a point along the bottom edge, about 3cm from the bottom right corner. Join up the lines. This is your first fold line.

Fold the top right corner down along the fold line you just marked.

Turn your piece of paper over (flip it) and fold the other side to match the first (along the same fold line). The two corners should meet once you have folded this side.

Unfold one of the flaps and lay your kite in front of you, flat, with one flap folded downwards. Tape all along the fold.

Lay a wooden skewer across the kite, from corner to corner, and tape in place.

Flip your kite upside down and mark a hole – a quarter of the way down the fold – from the top of the kite. Cover the hole with tape to reinforce it.

Use a hole punch or scissors to punch a hole where you have marked. Tie the hole with string – knot the string several times to make sure it won’t come loose in the wind.

At this stage, your kite is ready to fly. But now’s also a fun time to decorate it! You can paint or decorate the top of your kite with pens, paints or stickers. For our kite, we are going to show you how to add a tail of tissue paper bows. 

Make a paper bow tail

Cut some small strips of tissue paper in all different colours. Pinch and twist each one in the middle to make a series of paper bows.

Take a length of string (we've just used cotton thread) and tie the bows to the string, one at a time, to make a string of bows. Punch a hole at the bottom of the kite and thread the bows to it.

If you prefer, you can simplify this step by just cutting several long thin lengths of tissue paper, or grab some ribbons, and stick them to the bottom of the kite instead.

If you’ve been inspired by our how to make a kite project but don’t actually have many craft supplies to hand at home, we can help! Here are a few kite making kits to try…

5 of the best kite making kits

The twiddlers – 3 design your own kits.

Buy the paper kite kit from Amazon 

Kids will love colouring in their own pre-made kites – these kits make great birthday gifts or summer holiday craft projects. The kit comes as a pack of 3 pre-made kites crafted in polyester fabric. You get a handle with string, storage pouch, ribbon tails and coloured pens for decoration.

The kite measures 65 x 65cm at its widest point, so there is plenty of surface area to catch those gusts once you have it styled up ready to take outside.

Being polyester does make this more durable than a paper kite, which makes it easier for very young children who would struggle with a fragile paper version. Coming with its own storage pouch, it is designed to be stored well and used again and again, which we like a lot.

Painting kite kits

Buy the kite making kit from Amazon

This 10 pack of diamond kite kits would make a great children’s party activity – get your party guests to make their own kite, then take them outside to fly them – weather allowing of course!

These kites are made from paper that has been treated to be waterproof. The big plus here is that you can used any craft material that marks paper to decorate them. Colour with pencils, crayons, paints, gel pens – you don’t need permanent markers. The kite kit comes with 10 kites measuring 40 x 50cm at the widest point, and 90cm long rainbow-striped ribbon tails.

Hanging kite craft kit

Buy the kite kit from Etsy

This two-pack of decorative kites are more for dressing up bedrooms and play rooms but they’ll still keep your mini makers busy creating their very own DIY home decor.

Diamond kite making kits

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This traditional kite making kit comes with everything you need to make 10 kites – so it’s handy to have at home for play dates and parties. This is the only kit we’ve come across where you actually make the kite frame yourself using pre-cut wooden sticks and joining nodes.

It is a good choice for older kids who might not want to draw on a kite before they fly it. Being plastic, they’re more durable than paper kites, lightweight and easy to fly. But it is not great if you are trying to reduce the plastic you have in your kids’ toy box.

Crayola kite making kit

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Here is a simple kite making kit that works for kids who love their crayons. The paper kit comes printed, assembled and ready to fly, but you get 3 crayons in the pack too, so instant colour can be added. Add in more crayons from your supplies for a more colourful design!

Learn how to make a kite and enjoy the fresh air even more!

Flying a kite is one of those activities most of us remember from childhood. It's fun taking a readymade one to the park but even better making one yourself!

More DIY projects for kids

Caught the making bug? We have loads of brilliant DIY projects for kids here on Gathered. Why not learn how to make friendship bracelets?  This is a great activity for rainy playdates or parties!

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Essay on Kite Flying

Students are often asked to write an essay on Kite Flying in their schools and colleges. And if you’re also looking for the same, we have created 100-word, 250-word, and 500-word essays on the topic.

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Introduction.

Kite flying is a popular activity enjoyed by people worldwide. It involves flying kites, usually made of light materials, high in the sky.

History of Kite Flying

Kite flying dates back to ancient China, where it was used for military purposes. Over time, it became a recreational activity.

Materials and Types

Kites are made from light materials like paper or lightweight fabric. They come in various shapes and sizes, including diamond, box, and dragon kites.

Significance and Festivals

Kite flying is not just fun; it also has cultural significance. Many countries celebrate kite festivals, like India’s Makar Sankranti.

Kite flying is a timeless activity that brings joy and unites cultures. It’s a symbol of freedom and creativity.

250 Words Essay on Kite Flying

The art and science of kite flying.

Kite flying, an activity deeply rooted in various cultures worldwide, offers a unique blend of art, science, and tradition. It’s not merely a pastime but an intricate pursuit that encompasses aerodynamics, craftsmanship, and cultural significance.

The Science Behind Kite Flying

The principle of kite flying is based on the balance of forces. Bernoulli’s Principle explains the lift that keeps a kite aloft. The wind moving over the curved surface of the kite creates a lift, counteracting gravity. The tension in the string provides the necessary directional force, while the tail adds stability.

The Artistry of Kite Making

Kite making is an art form. Craftsmen meticulously design kites to be aerodynamically sound and visually appealing. The materials used, the shape, and the balance point, all play crucial roles in the kite’s flight capability. Decorative elements showcase cultural motifs and personal creativity.

Cultural Significance of Kite Flying

Kite flying holds significant cultural importance in various societies. In India, it marks the celebration of Makar Sankranti, symbolizing the end of winter. In Japan, kites are flown for children’s healthy growth and happiness during the New Year. The Bermuda Good Friday Kite tradition is a unique blend of British and African cultures.

Kite flying is a fascinating intersection of art and science, deeply embedded in cultural traditions. It’s a testament to human ingenuity and creativity, transcending borders and generations. As we engage in this activity, we partake in a rich, shared heritage, while exploring the fundamental principles of physics.

500 Words Essay on Kite Flying

Kite flying, a seemingly simple and playful activity, is a rich tapestry of history, culture, science, and art. It is an activity that transcends borders, age, and time, uniting people in their shared love for this airborne spectacle.

Historical Roots

Kite flying dates back to ancient China, around 200 B.C., where they were initially used for military purposes such as sending signals, measuring distances, and testing the wind. Over time, kites evolved to become a form of entertainment and cultural expression, with different regions developing their unique styles and designs.

Cultural Significance

In many cultures, kite flying is more than just a pastime. In India, the festival of Makar Sankranti is synonymous with vibrant skies adorned with kites. In Japan, the Hamamatsu Kite Festival is an annual event celebrating the birth of a son in a family. In Bermuda, Good Friday sees the skies filled with colorful, multi-sided kites, symbolizing the ascension of Christ. These examples illustrate how kite flying is deeply ingrained in the cultural fabric of various societies.

Science behind Kite Flying

Kite flying is not just an art; it’s a science. The principles of aerodynamics – lift, drag, thrust, and gravity – are all at play when a kite takes flight. The kite must be lightweight yet sturdy, and the angle at which it meets the wind is critical. The design and materials used can greatly affect a kite’s performance. The science of kite flying offers an engaging way to understand and apply fundamental physics and engineering concepts.

Modern Applications

Today, the application of kites extends beyond recreation and cultural events. They are used in meteorology to gather data about the atmosphere, in fishing to cast bait far off the shore, and even in generating renewable energy through kite power systems. Kite aerial photography is another fascinating application, providing a unique perspective for photographers and researchers alike.

Kite making is an art form in itself. Traditional kite making involves careful craftsmanship and intricate designs, often reflecting cultural motifs and narratives. Modern kites, on the other hand, can take on a range of shapes and sizes, from simple diamond kites to complex box kites or even 3D kites. The creativity and innovation in kite design are boundless, making each kite a unique piece of art.

Conclusion: The Joy of Kite Flying

Kite flying is a universal joy that brings people together. It is a celebration of culture, a lesson in science, and a testament to human creativity. Whether it’s the thrill of seeing your kite soar high, the satisfaction of crafting a beautiful kite, or the camaraderie at kite festivals, kite flying offers a unique blend of experiences that resonate with people across the globe. It is a testament to our shared human spirit, our ability to find joy in simple pleasures, and our endless capacity for invention and creativity.

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How To Make A Flying Kite With Paper: Step-By-Step Guide

Kite-making has been a tradition all over the world for thousands of years. Kites are used for ceremonies, celebrations, fun, and even battles. Every person should fly a kite at least once in their life, but what if you do not have the budget for a kite or if you do not have access to buying a kite? Paper kites are the solution! Here is how to make a flying kite with paper, a step-by-step guide!

Paper kites are inexpensive and easy to make. They come in many varieties and can be made from simple or complicated designs. All you need is paper, a ruler, tape, a pencil, scissors, sticks or staws, thread, imagination, and time! Paper kites fly well, look great, and can be flown by anyone.

Making a paper kite is great fun for everyone. There are simple designs that can be made by children or novice kite makers, and there are complicated designs for those who are looking for more of a challenge. Whichever kite you choose, making a paper kite is worth the time and effort! Let’s go over how to make various paper kites, the materials that you require, and how well these kites fly!

What Do You Need To Make A Paper Kite?

There are many various types of paper kites, each of which is unique and have their own building process and methods.

However, there are a few basic tools, supplies, and implements that are required to make paper kites, regardless of their design or complexity.

Some paper kites can be made with items that everyone already has in their homes, and others may require some extras that may need to be specifically purchased to build the kite.

The list of basic items and tools required for building any paper kite is as follows:

• Paper  for the mainsail/sails of the kite.
• Adhesive tape  to attach the parts of the kite together (preferably as lightweight as possible).
• Sticks, straws, or skewers  to use as struts and supports for the kite.
• Scissors  to cut and shape the paper for the kite.
• A ruler  for making measurements, folding along, and cutting straight lines.
• A pencil  for drawing lines and marking measurements.
• A hole-punch/sharp skewer  for making holes in paper.
• Sewing thread, or kite string  – as lightweight and strong as possible.
• Every paper kite requires the same basic materials for construction, but the most important requirement is to enjoy the build! Take your time, follow the steps, make your kite unique, and have fun along the way.

Which Paper Is Best For A Paper Kite?

Paper kites have been designed and constructed all over the world for many, many years. They have been made from various types of paper and materials. the type of paper that is used for a kite largely impacts the way the kite is constructed and how well it flies.

Different types of paper are used to make the various kite types, and the paper that I used often determines the properties of the kite, such as size, shape, weight, design, and flying ability.

The paper that is used for making a kite is vital, but there are many different types of kites that can be made from each type of paper, so if you only have access to only one type of paper for kite making, do not feel held back in any way.

The main types of paper that are used for paper kite making in the modern world are:

• Standard A4 printer paper
• Letter paper
• Tissue paper
• Gift wrapping paper
• Origami paper

The reality is, almost any type of paper can be used to make a paper kite. The success of the kite is dependant on the design that you use to make the kite out of the paper that you have.

Printer paper is much heavier than some other type of paper, so it should only be used to make kites that are more likely to fly and have a greater amount of lift than other kites, such as sled kites.

Newspaper is similar, but a little lighter than printer paper and is also only ideal for the more powerful kite types.

The very lightweight papers such as rice paper are ideal for smaller kites, simple kites, and indoor kites.

That being said, the ideal paper for making paper kites is tissue paper. This paper is very lightweight, easy to find, easy to work with, and almost any kite can be made from it.

Tissue paper is stronger than you may think, and it has been used to make many variations of traditional kites for generations.

Any paper can be used to make any kite design, but some papers work better for certain designs than others do. Experiment to find the best type of paper for your favorite kite design, or simply use whatever paper you already have! The sky is the limit!

Constructing a flying paper kite is one of life’s great pleasures! There is nothing quite like it, and the time and effort that you put into building your kite will pay off in hours of enjoyment.

There are many different types of paper kites that can be built with regular paper and the simple household items and tools that we have mentioned above.

Let’s go through, step by step, how to make two of the best flying paper kites around, keeping it to the two most simple paper kites to construct.

The two types of paper kites that will be covered here are the Single-Sheet Paper Sled Kite, the Single-Cell Tetra Paper Kite. Both of these kites fly well, require only basic materials, and are simple to make!

Single-Sheet Paper Sled Kite: Step By Step

This simple kite requires very few materials and is very easy to make. It is the perfect kite for beginners as well because it does not require much wind at all to fly and is very easy to get off the ground!

For this kite, the materials you will require simply one piece of A4 printer paper, adhesive tape (preferably the ½” clear kind), sewing thread, and a hole punch/sharp skewer for making holes in the paper.

Step 1 – The Center Line:  find the centerline of your A4 printer paper by bending the four verticle corners of the paper over so that both verticle edges of the paper meet. Try to be as accurate as possible.

Do not fold the paper; simply crimp the two centerline points that are found by bending the corners of the paper to meet. Lay the paper flat, and you should see to kinks in the paper. This is the centerline.

Step Two – Fold The Spars:  fold the edges of the paper vertically so that both edges of the paper meet in the exact center of the page. Press firmly, and make the folds as sharp and crisp as possible.

Next, turn the page over and lift out one of the flaps. Turn the paper so that the flap faces you. Using both hands, grasp the folded seam of the flap, and fold a thin width of the paper underneath the main body of the paper. Apply a layer of tape all only the small fold to keep it in place.

This formes one of the spars of the kite, which provides integral support.

Repeat this step on the other flap of the paper, and try to make it symmetrical with the first spar.

Step Three – The Landing Edges:  the paper should now be open with two spars equidistant from each other. The next step is to take two of the corners of the paper and bend the paper over to line them up.

Fold the two corners together into a triangle, then point down toward the bottom of the kite. Make sure that be fold are as firm and crisp as possible. This is important!

Open the kite, and there should be two downward flaps, one at the top of each edge of the paper. Press these folds down to be as close as possible, and then fold the flap backward on the same line, and press it down again.

Fold the flaps back and forth multiple times t weaken the paper and then use the seam to tear the triangle flap off of the paper.

Step Four – Install The Bridle:  the bridle is important, as it is how the kite is controlled in the air.

At this point in the process, the kite should be able to bend inwards without folding the paper and have the two torn-off corners meet to form a downward angle at the top of the kite.

Once the paper is bent inwards so that the torn edges meet, use the hole punch or sharp skewer to make a hole through the paper, going through both sides, just below the upper corner of the torn edges.

Next, cut a piece of sewing thread to be at least 60cm (23.6”) long.

Open the paper back up, and tight one end of the thread through each hole without crumpling the paper. This will connect both sides of the kite sail together with the thread.

Find the centerline of the kite again, and tie a small loop into the thread exactly in line with the centerline of the kite.

Step 5 – Attach A Flying Line:  the final step of building this kite is to attach the flying line, which is the line that you hold onto when flying a kite.

You may use a very long section of the sewing thread, or you may attach the kite to the entire spool of thread to allow for maximum flying height if you would like to.

Simply tie one end of the sewing thread onto the center loop of the bridle, and be sure that it is as tight as possible.

Step 6 – Fly The Kite:  the kite is complete! The last thing left to do is to take it outdoors and fly it!

This kite requires only very light wind to fly well, and if there is no wind whatsoever, jog slowly with the kite trailing behind you to achieve lift-off.

Slow winds of 5 – 8kmph (3 – 5mph) are best for this kite, so do not try to fly it on a very windy day!

The Single-Cell Tetra Paper Kite: Step By Step

This paper kite is simple to make and beautiful to watch in the air, as it requires a tail to fly well, which makes it look majestic in flight.

All that is required for this kite is two sheets of printer paper, adhesive tape (3/4” preferably), scissors, a pencil, a ruler, and lightweight sewing thread.

Let’s go over the steps of making this simple yet elegant paper kite.

Step One – Construct The Sail:  set a piece of paper in landscape orientation on a flat surface, and measure 20cm (8”) down each length of the paper, and make a mark on the edge of the page. Make another mark 20cm (8”) up from the bottom left of the page.

Draw a line from the last mark, horizontally across the page, until it is in line with the mark you made on the top edge of the page. Draw a line to connect each horizontal edge mark, and you should be left with a square marked off on the page, with a thin strip leftover at the top.

Cut the square out of the page, and save the leftover paper.

Step Two – Construct The Tail:  place the second piece of paper on the flat surface in landscape orientation as before.

Measure and mark  20cm (8”)  along the bottom horizontal of the page. Next, make four marks vertically on the page,  each 5cm (1.9”) apart . Make the same marks on the left verticle edge of the page.

Connect the verticle marks with a line vertically, and make horizontal lines across the page where the marks line up, making four straight horizontal lines and one straight vertical line on the page.

Cut along all the lines to create four equally sized strips of paper. Tape the strips of paper together end to end and fold any excess tape over the edge of the paper.

Step Three – Split And Attach The Tail:  place the original square of paper, the sail, in a diamond orientation on the flat surface. Line up the tail with the bottom point of the sail so that the corners of the tail are flush with the edges of the sail.

Tape the tail to the sale, front, and back. The front joint should be horizontal across the width of the tail, and the back joint should be attached with two pieces of tape placed in line with the edges of the sail and slightly folded over the tail.

Split the tail in half with the scissors, cutting in two directly up the middle. Start at the end of the tail not attached to the sail, and stop near the sail at the top of the sail. This should split the tail into two strips.

Step Four – Make a Towing Point And Crosspiece:  find the centerline of the kite sail, and crease it sharply all the way from tip to tail. Make a small hole in the centerline about 9cm (3 ½”) from the tip of the sail. Lay two small squares of tape below the hole, on the tail side, right on top of each other.

Cut a 20cm x 5cm (8”x 2”) rectangle of paper from the leftover paper from before. Crease the rectangle very lightly all the way along its long centerline.

Hold the piece of paper horizontally, and roll it into a tube. Secure the tube with four pieces o tape, placed evenly along the tube. This forms the crosspiece.

Step Five – Attach Th Crosspiece:  attach the crosspiece horizontally from one point of the sail to the other by flattening each end of the crosspiece and taping it as close to each horizontal point of the sail as possible.

Tape the crosspiece in very securely. Fold the overhanging tape over the front of the sail to help keep it in place.

This should cause the sail to crimp and be bent inwards by the crosspiece.

Step Six – Attach A Flying Line:  pull some sewing thread through the hole that was made in the center of the kite. Pull about 4cm (1 ½”) of thread through the hole and stick it down on the tape that you placed earlier.

Lay more tape over the thread and the hole to keep the thread in place and prevent it from slipping out.

Step Seven – Fly The Kite:  all that remains is to take the kite outdoors and fly it!

This paper kite requires moderate winds to fly well and should be flown at quite high altitudes compared to other paper kites.

Run fast, or choose a windy day to fly this kite, and it will work well for many hours!

Paper kites are made all around the world, for various reasons and in various designs, but the most simple designs are always best when it comes to building these little marvels!

Take your time, collect the right tools and equipment, follow the instructions carefully, and you will be flying your paper kites in no time!

Just be sure to look after your kites, as they are made of paper, and provided there is enough wind, they will last for many hours of happy flying!

From flying small beach kites, hang-gliding in the dunes of Outer Banks, NC parasailing throughout the Caribbean to paragliding in Maui, HI, Anna has been flying kites for decades. An arts and crafts buff, making kites for the kids was a fun activity for the family. Now she writes about kites to introduce others to all the fun.

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Your Kite Flying Experience Essay

Introduction:

Kite flying is a popular pastime that is enjoyed by people of all ages. As a student, I have had the opportunity to experience the thrill of kite flying. In this essay, I will describe my kite flying experience, the excitement it brings, and the valuable lessons I learned about physics and engineering.

The first time I went kite flying, I was filled with excitement and anticipation. The colorful and beautiful kites in the sky were mesmerizing. As I watched the other kites, I could not wait to fly my own. I was thrilled when I finally launched my kite into the sky, and it soared higher and higher. The feeling of seeing my kite fly was indescribable, and it brought me immense joy.

As I continued to fly my kite, I realized how kite flying is not just a fun activity, but it also involves physics and engineering. I learned about the different types of kites, their shapes, and how they fly. I learned that the shape and size of the kite affect its lift and stability. I also learned about wind speed and direction, and how they impact the kite’s flight. Through kite flying, I gained a better understanding of the science behind it, and it made me appreciate it even more.

Flying a kite also taught me the value of patience and perseverance. It was not always easy to get the kite to fly in the right direction, and sometimes it would get tangled or stuck. However, I learned to be patient, and I continued to try until I was successful. This lesson of perseverance has stayed with me, and I apply it to other areas of my life.

Conclusion:

My experience of kite flying was an unforgettable one. It provided me with an opportunity to experience the thrill of flying a kite and learn valuable lessons about physics and engineering. The experience also taught me the value of patience and perseverance. Kite flying is a great way to spend time outdoors, learn about science, and have fun with friends and family.

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Kite Festival Essay

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The Kite Runner Essay Writing Tutorial

As his very first novel, The Kite Runner by Khalid Hosseini launched to worldwide critical acclaim in a matter of months. It details the societal and cultural events immediately following the fall of Soviet rule and the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan. It sat atop the New York Times list for best books for over 2 years and gained popular esteem in book clubs throughout the U.S. and U.K. If it wasn’t for the book, one can claim that many would not have known the impact destructive wars have had in Afghanistan.

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The Kite Runner book will likely be something you encounter anywhere between high school and grad school. As described above, there are clear reasons why it makes for a popular assignment. Educators choose this book because it challenges students to think creatively when considering a cultural world most would know very little about. Some of the most popular topics are listed below:

Kite Runner Essay Topics

• Themes in Kite Runner – Redemption is a major theme throughout the story and it affects the way the major characters interact with one another as well as how they interact with minor characters they encounter as the plot unravels. How does this them change from the start to finish?
• Symbols in the Kite Runner – Of the many symbols in the novel (and subsequent film) no two have been discussed more than Hassan’s cleft lip and Amir’s kite. How does the author use these two symbols to speak to each character’s struggles, wants (i.e., desires) and personalities?
• Characters in the Kite Runner – Hassan and Amir are the two central characters in the story but each represents a different element when it comes to how they fit in the world that surrounds them. How do these two juxtapose with what we know about their country’s violence and dangers?
• The Kite Runner summary – Many summaries in literature take the easy route out. What they do is simply describe and repeat what every reader of a novel knows. With this book new questions are approached and as such greater literary critiques can be made. What is yours?
• Critical appeal for the Kite Runner – Among the novels released in the year, Khalid Hosseini’s novel experienced critical success from beginning to end. But it also presented many views of life in Saudi Arabia that many did not know about. What impact did the novel have in your region of the world?

Universal Writing Techniques

In order to write a great essay on The Kite Runner there are some universal techniques you should follow. These are the most commonly used methods employed by professional writers and will prove to be what you value as you write your essay:

• Re-read and Take Great Notes

You aren’t going to catch every theme or metaphor in a single read; you can, however, find more to write about and reference if you read the novel a second time and take excellent notes. Make margin notations and always have notepaper nearby.

• Choose or Develop a Topic

We’ve already provided a list of really good essay topics above, however, you should certainly decide on something you are really interested in and writing about it. Brainstorm. Look back at your notes and think of expanding on the details that caught your interest.

• Create an Outline and Write a Draft

Once you’ve got a great idea in your head and can reference notes, establish a thesis and make an outline of your best arguments. Use this outline as you write the first draft. Your work doesn’t have to be perfect. You simply need to get your thoughts down on paper.

• Revise Your Argument and Draft

How many times have you written an essay and then re-thought your arguments? This is the reason why revision is important. Put your paper away for a couple of days and then come back to it to have a fresh look. Make corrections to your draft and restructure your argument.

• Edit and Proofread Before Submittal

Finally, we’re getting to the end. But there is still some important work to do: editing and proofreading. These two activities are essential to creating an assignment that deserves the highest scores. Take your time when doing these things and you are sure to get an A+.

The Kite Runner essay assignment should aim to push the limits of conversation by rethinking existing issues or introducing new topics of conversation. As with most literary works, just like Animal Farm , there is an unlimited number of things to write about, so don’t be afraid to take the plunge by bringing your ideas and opinions to the forefront. There will always be someone ready and willing to listen to what you have to say.

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• Understand your assignment: What is the goal of this essay? What is the length and deadline of the assignment? Is there anything you need to clarify with your teacher or professor?
• Define a topic: If you’re allowed to choose your own topic , try to pick something that you already know a bit about and that will hold your interest.
• Do your research: Read  primary and secondary sources and take notes to help you work out your position and angle on the topic. You’ll use these as evidence for your points.
• Come up with a thesis:  The thesis is the central point or argument that you want to make. A clear thesis is essential for a focused essay—you should keep referring back to it as you write.
• Create an outline: Map out the rough structure of your essay in an outline . This makes it easier to start writing and keeps you on track as you go.

Once you’ve got a clear idea of what you want to discuss, in what order, and what evidence you’ll use, you’re ready to start writing.

The introduction sets the tone for your essay. It should grab the reader’s interest and inform them of what to expect. The introduction generally comprises 10–20% of the text.

1. Hook your reader

The first sentence of the introduction should pique your reader’s interest and curiosity. This sentence is sometimes called the hook. It might be an intriguing question, a surprising fact, or a bold statement emphasizing the relevance of the topic.

Let’s say we’re writing an essay about the development of Braille (the raised-dot reading and writing system used by visually impaired people). Our hook can make a strong statement about the topic:

The invention of Braille was a major turning point in the history of disability.

2. Provide background on your topic

Next, it’s important to give context that will help your reader understand your argument. This might involve providing background information, giving an overview of important academic work or debates on the topic, and explaining difficult terms. Don’t provide too much detail in the introduction—you can elaborate in the body of your essay.

3. Present the thesis statement

Next, you should formulate your thesis statement— the central argument you’re going to make. The thesis statement provides focus and signals your position on the topic. It is usually one or two sentences long. The thesis statement for our essay on Braille could look like this:

As the first writing system designed for blind people’s needs, Braille was a groundbreaking new accessibility tool. It not only provided practical benefits, but also helped change the cultural status of blindness.

4. Map the structure

In longer essays, you can end the introduction by briefly describing what will be covered in each part of the essay. This guides the reader through your structure and gives a preview of how your argument will develop.

The invention of Braille marked a major turning point in the history of disability. The writing system of raised dots used by blind and visually impaired people was developed by Louis Braille in nineteenth-century France. In a society that did not value disabled people in general, blindness was particularly stigmatized, and lack of access to reading and writing was a significant barrier to social participation. The idea of tactile reading was not entirely new, but existing methods based on sighted systems were difficult to learn and use. As the first writing system designed for blind people’s needs, Braille was a groundbreaking new accessibility tool. It not only provided practical benefits, but also helped change the cultural status of blindness. This essay begins by discussing the situation of blind people in nineteenth-century Europe. It then describes the invention of Braille and the gradual process of its acceptance within blind education. Subsequently, it explores the wide-ranging effects of this invention on blind people’s social and cultural lives.

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The body of your essay is where you make arguments supporting your thesis, provide evidence, and develop your ideas. Its purpose is to present, interpret, and analyze the information and sources you have gathered to support your argument.

Length of the body text

The length of the body depends on the type of essay. On average, the body comprises 60–80% of your essay. For a high school essay, this could be just three paragraphs, but for a graduate school essay of 6,000 words, the body could take up 8–10 pages.

Paragraph structure

To give your essay a clear structure , it is important to organize it into paragraphs . Each paragraph should be centered around one main point or idea.

That idea is introduced in a  topic sentence . The topic sentence should generally lead on from the previous paragraph and introduce the point to be made in this paragraph. Transition words can be used to create clear connections between sentences.

After the topic sentence, present evidence such as data, examples, or quotes from relevant sources. Be sure to interpret and explain the evidence, and show how it helps develop your overall argument.

Lack of access to reading and writing put blind people at a serious disadvantage in nineteenth-century society. Text was one of the primary methods through which people engaged with culture, communicated with others, and accessed information; without a well-developed reading system that did not rely on sight, blind people were excluded from social participation (Weygand, 2009). While disabled people in general suffered from discrimination, blindness was widely viewed as the worst disability, and it was commonly believed that blind people were incapable of pursuing a profession or improving themselves through culture (Weygand, 2009). This demonstrates the importance of reading and writing to social status at the time: without access to text, it was considered impossible to fully participate in society. Blind people were excluded from the sighted world, but also entirely dependent on sighted people for information and education.

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The conclusion is the final paragraph of an essay. It should generally take up no more than 10–15% of the text . A strong essay conclusion :

• Returns to your thesis
• Ties together your main points
• Shows why your argument matters

A great conclusion should finish with a memorable or impactful sentence that leaves the reader with a strong final impression.

What not to include in a conclusion

To make your essay’s conclusion as strong as possible, there are a few things you should avoid. The most common mistakes are:

• Including new arguments or evidence
• Undermining your arguments (e.g. “This is just one approach of many”)
• Using concluding phrases like “To sum up…” or “In conclusion…”

Braille paved the way for dramatic cultural changes in the way blind people were treated and the opportunities available to them. Louis Braille’s innovation was to reimagine existing reading systems from a blind perspective, and the success of this invention required sighted teachers to adapt to their students’ reality instead of the other way around. In this sense, Braille helped drive broader social changes in the status of blindness. New accessibility tools provide practical advantages to those who need them, but they can also change the perspectives and attitudes of those who do not.

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An essay is a focused piece of writing that explains, argues, describes, or narrates.

In high school, you may have to write many different types of essays to develop your writing skills.

Academic essays at college level are usually argumentative : you develop a clear thesis about your topic and make a case for your position using evidence, analysis and interpretation.

The structure of an essay is divided into an introduction that presents your topic and thesis statement , a body containing your in-depth analysis and arguments, and a conclusion wrapping up your ideas.

The structure of the body is flexible, but you should always spend some time thinking about how you can organize your essay to best serve your ideas.

Your essay introduction should include three main things, in this order:

• An opening hook to catch the reader’s attention.
• Relevant background information that the reader needs to know.
• A thesis statement that presents your main point or argument.

The length of each part depends on the length and complexity of your essay .

A thesis statement is a sentence that sums up the central point of your paper or essay . Everything else you write should relate to this key idea.

The thesis statement is essential in any academic essay or research paper for two main reasons:

• It gives your writing direction and focus.
• It gives the reader a concise summary of your main point.

Without a clear thesis statement, an essay can end up rambling and unfocused, leaving your reader unsure of exactly what you want to say.

A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main point of a paragraph . Everything else in the paragraph should relate to the topic sentence.

At college level, you must properly cite your sources in all essays , research papers , and other academic texts (except exams and in-class exercises).

Add a citation whenever you quote , paraphrase , or summarize information or ideas from a source. You should also give full source details in a bibliography or reference list at the end of your text.

The exact format of your citations depends on which citation style you are instructed to use. The most common styles are APA , MLA , and Chicago .

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