Week 1
Lesson 1
The Paragraph
Students will be introduced to the structure of writing a paragraph.
We will work on topic sentences, supporting details, and the closing sentence.
Students will practice identifying the different parts in a paragraph.
Students will select a prompt and submit their paragraph.
Assignment #1: Select one prompt and submit paragraph.
Students will receive a review on their work.
 Week 2
Lesson 2
The Essay
Students will learn how to structure the introduction and conclusion.
Introduction: (the hook/attention-getter) and writing a thesis statement.
Conclusion:  I will teach the 'upside-down' introduction method.
Students will learn about the basic outline format.
The students will be given three options for their writing prompt.
Assignment #2: Students will complete and submit a three paragraph essay.
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Introduction to Writing and Definition Paper
Objective: Student will learn how to add more detail to their body paragraphs.
Student will practice structuring paragraphs (topic sentence, main idea, and thesis statements).
Student will select a word or phrase to define.
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Compare and Contrast Paper
Objective: Student will select two things to compare and contrast using formal writing.
Student will include their outline (point-by-point or subject-by-subject).
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Persuasive Paper
Objective:  Student will learn to support claims with logical reasoning.
Student will learn the persuasive elements: pathos, ethos, logos.
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Analysis Paper
Objective:  Student will learn to identify the author's purpose (identifying literary devices and theme).