Course: Demo - ESLEO, Section: Unit 3.5 Essay Writing

Unit 3.5 Essay Writing
Unit 3.5 Essay Writing
Learning Goal(s):
be familiar with the basic structure of the five-paragraph essay

understand the importance of an effective hook in an essay introduction

identify and use different types of hooks

be familiar with the purpose and characteristics of an effective thesis statement

write an effective essay introduction, including a hook and an effective thesis statement
Write the first body paragraph of your essay
- Icebreaker - My Favourite Animal Forum
- Lecture 1 - Introduction to the Essay Lesson
- Glossary
- Assessment Of Learning- The 5 Paragraph Essay Assignment
- Essay Plan Notes File
  Use this handout when you are writing your essay. It will help you to remember what to write in each section.
- Step 1 - Brainstorm Lesson
- Activity 1- Brainstorm Assignment
- The Hook Lesson
- The Hook File
- My Hook Assignment
- The Thesis Statement Lesson
- The thesis Statement File
- The Thesis Statement Assignment
- Thesis Statement Part 2- Crafting your statement Assignment
- The Body Paragraphs Lesson
- The Body Paragraphs File
- Body Paragraphs Assignment
- Peer Support Forum
- Essay Rubric File
- Exit Card Questionnaire
  Students to complete this after you've finished all activities/tasks in today's lesson.