3. Introduction to a 5-Paragraph Essay

In class

1.  Introduction to 5-Paragraph Essays

• • What is an essay
  • What is a persuasive essay?
  • What are the four parts of an essay?

2.  Recognizing Parts of an Essay

• • Persuasive – Fast Food (PDF)
  • Identify the introduction, thesis statement and conclusion.
  • Identify the three main points of the body.

3.  Formatting Paragraphs and Essays

4.  Editing: Polite Email Requests

• • Work with a partner.
  • Share your Polite Email Request with your partner.
  • Give feedback
    • Are all the parts of a good request email there?
    • Is there information?

5.  In-class Essay

• • Topic:  Studying Grammar is Important for Learning a Language     or    Studying                          Grammar is NOT Important for Learning a Language
  • How:  Shared Google Doc
  • File Name:  (First) (Last) – Grammar
  • Due Date:  by midnight, Monday, May 18.