Breaking the Barriers of the 5 Paragraph Essay
By MStSauver and MThompson
The 5 Paragraph Essay - friend or enemy - or something else? Listen to two longtime educators discuss the history of, problems with, and ways to enhance the 5 paragraph essay with creative introductions.
Cover art photo provided by Brad Neathery on Unsplash: unsplash.com/@bradneathery
Cover art photo provided by Brad Neathery on Unsplash: unsplash.com/@bradneathery
Breaking the Barriers of the 5 Paragraph EssayAug 27, 2019
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Organization and the 5 Paragraph Essay
Do all of your student essays look alike, year after year? Maybe it’s time to give students new organization options. In this episode, Muriel and Micki discuss 4 different ways to organize an essay, including a fun scaffolding activity to introduce the concept of choice in putting together a successful piece of writing.
Aug 27, 201916:41
Writing Effective Conclusions Through the Use of Mentor Texts
In this episode, Muriel Thompson and Micki St. Sauver continue their discussion of ways to enhance the 5-paragraph essay by giving listeners tips on creating effective conclusions.
Jan 28, 201916:41
Breaking the Barriers of the 5 Paragraph Essay: Part 1
The 5 Paragraph Essay - friend or enemy - or something else? Listen to two longtime educators discuss the history of, problems with, and ways to enhance the 5 paragraph essay with creative introductions.
Aug 22, 201811:11