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Expository Writing: Focus on Persuasive Essays (4-12)/Flex Course

 

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

 

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

Unit One

  • What is expository writing?
  • Writing Standards
  • Test #1
  • Assignment #1: Write an autobiography
  • Assignment #2: Article reflection

Unit Two

  • Persuasive Organizational Patterns
  • Persuasive Prompts
  • Test #2

Unit Three

  • Brainstorming
  • Writing a Thesis Statement
  • Test #3
  • Assignment #3: Respond to a classmate

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
  • Assignment #4: Develop a persuasive writing assignment and rubric