Lesson 4.4 - Essay Planning - The Pros and Cons of a Topic
Curriculum Expectations
use appropriate strategies to expand their vocabulary through reading
demonstrate the ability to read independently for personal, school-related, and career-related purposes
identify the topic, the audience, the purpose for writing, and the requirements of the particular writing form;
use pre-writing strategies to generate ideas for writing
write complete and correct sentences
construct a series of paragraphs, clearly stating an opinion in the opening paragraph and supporting it in subsequent paragraphs with clear, sufficient, and convincing reasons
use appropriate strategies for gathering supporting ideas and information from print and electronic source
quote and/or cite information from sources accurately, and acknowledge all sources of ideas and information used in written work;
Learning Goals
By the end of this lesson you will be able to:
- Identify the pros and cons of a debatable topic
- Plan and write a 5 paragraph essay on a debatable topic
Activity 4.4.1 Reading Comprehension Questions Assignment
Answer Key Page
Remember that the discussion forum forms your observation grade for each unit.