How to Teach the Five-Paragraph Essay
How to Teach the Five-Paragraph Essay is for you if you answer “yes” to any of the questions below.
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Would you like to show your students how to write a strong five-paragraph essay to a timed prompt, and have them complete it in about an hour?
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Would you like to show your students a simple format that will help them write essays from any writing domain?
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Would you like your students to be able to write exciting introductions and conclusions?
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Would you like a detailed lesson plan that will show you, step-by-step, how to teach the five-paragraph essay?
A Workshop in a Book!
How to Teach the Five-Paragraph Essay contains a step-by-step plan for teaching the five-paragraph essay. Teachers will be able to show students how a simple outline helps them master one of the most important skills they’ll ever learn.
The format of this book leaves nothing to chance. The teacher is given everything needed to help students master essay writing. Students will be able to organize their ideas, then format and write a five-paragraph essay in about an hour. Every student will be prepared for any class, district, or state writing test.
Includes the FREE eBook How to Teach the Paragraph (a $9.95 value). Teach your students one simple trick that will help them master the paragraph for life. Once the paragraph is mastered, you can literally teach the essay in one lesson.
Video Tour of How to Teach the Five-Paragraph Essay
Tour includes:
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How one simple trick grows from paragraphs to essays to research reports (0:11)
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How the one simple trick works (2:23)
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From the paragraph to the essay (7:05)
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From the essay to the research report (8:30)
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Interesting Introductions (11:12)
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Keeping essay writing skills fresh without writing essays (18:22)
Special Features
List of Steps
See the entire process at a glance. The teacher will receive a list of steps on one page to help you see the "big picture."
Pacing Chart
How long will it take to teach your class to write the five-paragraph essay? It all depends on the age and ability level of your students. Use this pacing chart to help keep your class on track. Feel free to slow down or speed up as needed. Following the steps on the pacing chart will keep your class moving through the process at a pace that is just right.
Detailed Lesson Plan
You will receive a detailed explanation of each step. Use the detailed lesson plan to learn how to teach the five-paragraph essay. Once you feel comfortable with each step, the pacing chart is all you will need. After that, use the detailed lesson plan only as a reminder.
Plan for Mastery
What are the chances that some students will struggle to master the essay? Every class has quick learners and students who need more time. This book shows you how to help high achievers create outstanding essays while bringing struggling students to full mastery. Parents and administrators will notice the results.
Bells and Whistles
Not only will your students be able to write a strong five-paragraph essay, but they’ll also be able to do it with style. Show your students how to write college-level essays by adding spectacular "bells" and "whistles" to their essays. Your students will be able to write Interesting Introductions, Classy Conclusions, and Terrific Transitions. Be prepared to impress parents, other teachers, and administrators with your students’ essays.
The Next Level
This book keeps it simple. Your students will learn to write the five-paragraph essay using one simple, basic format. Once they have mastered this format, taking their essays to the next level is easy. From there, writing essays in any domain is simple. Your students will be able to write essays on topics such as problem-solution, cause and effect, autobiographical incident, persuasive argument, and much more. All forms of writing become easy once your students have mastered the basic essay format.
The Importance of the Five-Paragraph Essay
The ability to organize one's thoughts and communicate ideas clearly is the backbone of good writing. This is why many states test students as early as fourth grade on their ability to write multiple paragraphs on a single topic. The five-paragraph essay is the framework for nearly every kind of writing students will do.
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