Expository Writing: Focus on Persuasive Essays (Grades 4-12)

Do your students struggle when they have to write anything other than a narrative essay or story? This online course focuses on helping students learn how to write expository essays with an emphasis on persuasive writing. The focus will be on teaching students organizational patterns for writing, as well as how to develop an outline, thesis statement, and strong argument. Revision techniques, including the use of technology, will also be presented. "Excellent! It was very exciting to find a class where I was able to put into practice things I was doing for the class." - Susan Benedict      Registration Fee $124        Tell a Friend About PDI Online Courses

Topical Outline/Three Units    Click here to request a copy of the syllabus

Unit One Introduction to the Course What is expository writing? Writing Standards Test #1 Post an autobiography (what you teach, grade level, etc.) Unit Two Persuasive Organizational Patterns Persuasive Prompts Test #2 Unit Three Brainstorming Writing a Thesis Statement Test #3

Unit Four Creating an Essay Outline Crafting an Argument Writing an Introduction Test #4 Unit Five Writing and Technology Writing a Persuasive Essay Writing a Conclusion Test #5 Unit Six Revision Editing Assessment Literature as an Inspiration for Writing Written Assignment: Develop a writing lesson and create a rubric

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