Criswell - Writer's Workshop (Section Wed 5)
Course Description
Class Title: |
Writer’s Workshop |
Code: |
E325 |
Text: |
Various Resources |
Rating: |
3 |
Prerequisite: |
None |
Grade: |
5-6 |
Fees: |
None |
Max: |
15 |
Can be repeated? Yes |
Description: Students will have fun using language to paint a picture with their own words. Students will engage in activities that will help them access their own creativity. This class will take a progressive approach to effective writing, in which students will start with sentence structure, word choice, and basic grammar, and then move into elaboration techniques, figurative language, and paragraph writing. Possible projects may include personal narratives, journaling, expository writing, fiction and poetry.
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Homework
Persuasive Letter Homework
Introduction paragraph – Introduce why you are writing and clearly identify the issue to be discussed (what you want the reader to do or think). Preview your three reasons. (minimum of 3 sentences) |
Body paragraph #1- State your first reason in an interesting way. Provide at least three supporting details that support/explain your reason. A wrap up sentence must be included at the end. (minimum of 5 sentences) |
Body paragraph #2 - State your second reason in an interesting way. Provide at least three supporting details that support/explain your reason. A wrap up sentence must be included at the end. (minimum of 5 sentences) |
Body paragraph #3 - State your last point in an interesting way. Provide at least three supporting details that support/explain your reason. A wrap up sentence must be included at the end. You might also include a counter-argument in addition to, or in place of, the third reason. (minimum of 5 sentences) |
Conclusion paragraph- Restate your opinion in a memorable way. Review your three reasons. Conclude with a personal connection, inspirational thought, or other way that allows your own “voice” to be heard. (minimum of 3 sentences) |