4-Day Camp Multi-Paragraph Essay Writing: Persuasive (Argumentative)

* Students will understand a persuasive essay as an argument of their opinion on a topic presenting all sides but favoring one and
convincing the reader to their point of view by presenting facts, logic, examples, expert opinions, and reasoning.
* Students will know the five steps of writing an essay as preparation, drafting, revising, editing, and turning in.
* Students will be able to explain an essay's introduction, body, and conclusion in detail.
* Students will gain confidence in their ability to write a 4 to 5 paragraph persuasive essay of their choice independently through practice and feedback.

AA in Child Development
BA in Early Language Development
TESOL Certification
Teacher Certification
20+ years in education
Love of writing and teaching writing

- After class one, students will choose a  topic for their persuasive essay. 
- After class two, students will turn in their body paragraphs in full sentence form to the teacher to receive feedback and correct their work.
- After class three, students will turn in their introductory and conclusory paragraphs in full sentence form to the teacher to receive feedback and correct their work. They will have to put all three parts of the essay together in one document for the last class.
-After the last class, students will turn in their completed essays for a final teacher review. 

Students should not feel stressed to complete all the writing in the class. They will be able to complete the writing after and between classes, sending me questions and parts of their writing as needed. I am very responsive to and encourage their messages. 

Class participation
Final essay

3 hours per week in class, and an estimated 2 - 4 hours per week outside of class.