LESSONS INCLUDE: The 6 Traits of Writing™, How to Write a 4 Paragraph Essay, How to Write a 5 Paragraph Essay, General Statements and Detail Statements to Replace a Thesis, Multiple Choice Writing for Standardized Tests (3 Lessons), Writing for Standardized Tests, How to Write a Thesis Statement, and The Writing Process.

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Introducing the mechanics before writing an essay has never been easier. Each lesson in this in-depth introduction to essay writing resource will help guide students through the entire process of writing an essay.

These lessons demonstrate with how to evaluate a prompt, develop a thesis statement, write for standardized tests, and how to incorporate the 6 traits of writing™. Also, a step-by-step process of writing individual paragraphs and entire essays is covered.

The videos, slide shows, and worksheets allow students to practice and develop their essay writing skills. The detailed lesson plans make implementing essay writing easy for teachers. These lessons can be used in class, assigned for e learning, or given as independent student work.

These no-prep lessons are adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The PowerPoints can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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Each Lesson in the Introduction to Essay Writing Unit includes:

Lesson Plans with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on lesson plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies

Worksheets with:

• Explanations and examples
• Opportunities for students to practice guided note-taking
• “Now It's Your Turn” section for students to practice skills learned

Slide Show Presentations with:

• Introduction slides with explanations
• Guided note-taking sections
• Examples
• Interactive slides for student participation

Google Slides™

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6 Traits of Writing™ and Thesis Statements Lessons also include:

Entertaining Instructional Videos:

6 Traits of Writing™ Video:

• Identifying and evaluating each of the six traits of writing™
• Defining what each of the traits should accomplish
• Determining if each trait is helping the writer achieve their goal
• Identifying examples of the six traits™ in an anchor essay
• Revision techniques
• Individual practice with the 6 traits of writing™
• Step-by-step instructions for completing the worksheets

Thesis Statement Writing Video:

• Identifying and evaluating various types of writing prompts
• Brainstorming ideas and evidence
• Advanced word choice for thesis statements
• Analyzing ideas and evidence
• Revision techniques
• Individual practice with writing a thesis statement
• Step-by-step instructions for completing the worksheets

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