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How to Write an Essay
The Lesson Activities will help you meet these educational goals:
21st Century Skills—You will apply creativity and innovation, use critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and communicate effectively.
Directions
Please save this document before you begin working on the assignment. Type your answers directly in the document. _________________________________________________________________________
Teacher-Graded Activities
Write a response for each of the following activities. Check the Evaluation section at the end of this document to make sure you have met the expected criteria for the assignment. When you have finished, submit your work to your teacher.
1. Write an Essay
In this activity, you will apply the ideas you have learned in the lesson and develop a well-organized essay. Choose one of the three essay options listed—persuasive, literary, or narrative—and then follow these steps to write your essay:
Select an appropriate topic.
Collect all the necessary information, facts, and data related to your topic.
Draft an outline for your essay. For a persuasive or a literary essay, organize your materials into a five-paragraph essay structure (introduction, three-paragraph body, and conclusion).
Write the essay as outlined.
Proofread your work to check for spelling or grammatical errors.
Your essay should be well organized with a clear focus and logical development. Use the checklist at the end of this document to review your work and polish your writing.
Option 3: Narrative Essay
a. Briefly describe five experiences you could consider writing an essay about.
Type your response here: My first home run, Failing this English class, My Grandpa’s death, Learning to golf, My sisters illness.
b. Choose one of the experiences you wrote down as your topic.
Type your response here: My sisters illness.
c. Brainstorm about what you would like to include in your essay, and create a rough
The Lesson Activities will help you meet these educational goals:
21st Century Skills—You will apply creativity and innovation, use critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and communicate effectively.
Directions
Please save this document before you begin working on the assignment. Type your answers directly in the document. _________________________________________________________________________
Teacher-Graded Activities
Write a response for each of the following activities. Check the Evaluation section at the end of this document to make sure you have met the expected criteria for the assignment. When you have finished, submit your work to your teacher.
1. Write an Essay
In this activity, you will apply the ideas you have learned in the lesson and develop a well-organized essay. Choose one of the three essay options listed—persuasive, literary, or narrative—and then follow these steps to write your essay:
Select an appropriate topic.
Collect all the necessary information, facts, and data related to your topic.
Draft an outline for your essay. For a persuasive or a literary essay, organize your materials into a five-paragraph essay structure (introduction, three-paragraph body, and conclusion).
Write the essay as outlined.
Proofread your work to check for spelling or grammatical errors.
Your essay should be well organized with a clear focus and logical development. Use the checklist at the end of this document to review your work and polish your writing.
Option 3: Narrative Essay
a. Briefly describe five experiences you could consider writing an essay about.
Type your response here: My first home run, Failing this English class, My Grandpa’s death, Learning to golf, My sisters illness.
b. Choose one of the experiences you wrote down as your topic.
Type your response here: My sisters illness.
c. Brainstorm about what you would like to include in your essay, and create a rough