Essay Writing Practice
Grade 8th Grade · ELA · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can plan and draft an organized essay in response to a prompt.
Warm-Up Video
Scribbr · 4:21
How to Write an Essay: 4 Minute Step-by-step Guide | Scribbr 🎓
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The three main stages of writing an essay are preparation, writing, and revision.
- 2
The introduction of an essay should hook the reader, provide context, present the focus statement, and give an overview of the essay.
- 3
The body of an essay should be the longest part, making arguments supporting the claim with evidence in well-organized paragraphs with clear topic sentences.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Imagine you have been assigned an essay about the importance of recycling. Plan and draft a brief outline for this essay, including your initial focus statement and the main points you would like to make in each body paragraph.”
Complete Lesson Package
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