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Mastering the 5-Paragraph Essay
Mini-Lessons, Models, and Engaging Activities That Give Students the Writing Tools That They Need to Tackle—and Succeed on—the Tests
By Susan Van ZileIllustrator Narrator Editor Photographed by
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Mastering the 5-Paragraph Essay
Mini-Lessons, Models, and Engaging Activities That Give Students the Writing Tools That They Need to Tackle—and Succeed on—the Tests
By Susan Van ZileIllustrator Narrator Editor Photographed by
A master teacher shares her meaningful, student-centered lessons and activities that have helped her meet national and state standards. Includes models and rubrics for teaching informational, narrative, persuasive essays. Perfect for engaging students and helping them succeed on the tests!
A master teacher shares her meaningful, student-centered lessons and activities that have helped her meet national and state standards. Includes models and rubrics for teaching informational, narrative, persuasive essays. Perfect for engaging students and helping them succeed on the tests!
Teacher Tips
If students experience difficulty constructing the thesis statement, simplify the process. Reduce the formula to main idea and three points. Later add the idea that a thesis should also express an opinion or attitude toward the essay subject!
If students experience difficulty constructing the thesis statement, simplify the process. Reduce the formula to main idea and three points. Later add the idea that a thesis should also express an opinion or attitude toward the essay subject!