The ability to write a critical essay is an essential skill for every student to learn. Learning how to write the critical essay begins in secondary education, but it doesn't stop there. The critical essay is a specific style of essay that analyzes and interprets the author's purpose, intent, theme, or thesis of a specific body of work. Learning how to write a proper critical essay is crucial for being able to enhance, practice, and apply critical thinking skills. This book will teach students and learners of any age how to write a critical essay. It will take an introductory approach and assume that the reader has never written a critical essay before. This book will teach students: -What a critical essay is -The basic structure to a critical essay -How to organize a critical essay -How to write a critical essay While a person or student may excel at critical thinking skills, it can be difficult to organize those thoughts into a coherent essay that clearly communicates the writer's ideas and interpretations of the text. Learn the basics and transform your writing into proficient communication and analysis.