Writing Multi-Paragraph Essays

Essay structure review: intro, body, conclusion

Thesis statements: what makes a good thesis

Thesis statements: practice writing

Introduction strategies: hooks

Introduction strategies: context and thesis placement

Body paragraph structure: PEEL/MEAL/TEA

Topic sentences that support thesis

Evidence selection and integration

Direct quotes vs. paraphrase

Introducing and explaining evidence

Analysis: connecting evidence to argument

Transitions within paragraphs

Transitions between paragraphs

Conclusion strategies: synthesis

Conclusion strategies: implications

Argumentative essays: claims and counterclaims

Argumentative essays: evidence types

Argumentative essays: addressing counterarguments

Expository essays: informing and explaining

Expository essays: organizing information

Narrative essays: storytelling with purpose

Narrative essays: reflection and meaning

Compare/contrast essays: structure options

Cause and effect essays

Revising for argument strength

Revising for clarity and flow

Editing for grammar and mechanics

Peer review: giving effective feedback

Peer review: incorporating feedback

Unit assessment (timed essay)