Does the thought of writing essays strike fear in your students or learners? Take the guesswork out of effective essays with this practical guide...  The writing process can be intimidating, especially when your students don't consider themselves strong writers and present zero interest.
From coming up with a topic to actually sitting down and getting thoughts onto paper, it can seem like the path to a well-crafted five-paragraph essay is complicated and confusing.
The truth is, the entire process is more straightforward than most students may think.
Many students have been led to believe that their ability to write an essay is primarily based on innate talent, but that isn't the case. In fact, anybody can be taught how to develop and execute a strong essay, regardless of experience.
Learning to break down the process into simple steps will give your students the confidence to tackle any topic, whether they're writing on-demand or working within a longer timeframe.
This guide is a self-teaching style workbook that is full to the brim with tips and techniques essential to developing writing skills.
Engaging exercises and practical steps will help your students tackle the writing process without the anxiety and uncertainty that so many learners experience when faced with the task of composing an essay.
In this book, here is just a fraction of what your students will discover:
[*]Five crucial steps of essay writing, broken down into detail so your students can build a foundation and start applying these strategies right away
[*]Exercises to help your students review and retain essential information as they go through the essay writing process
[*]Mini-lessons in each chapter to help your students put it all together without feeling overwhelmed
[*]How to choose an essay topic that excites and motivates your students and transform it into a prompt that will guide their writing process
[*]Why knowing how to write a five-paragraph essay is so important - the answer may be surprising!
[*]Four types of essays that go beyond the basics: expository, narrative, descriptive, and persuasive
[*]How to develop a killer thesis statement that will guide the audience through the essay seamlessly
[*]Five outlining techniques so that your students can find the strategy that works best for them
[*]An answer key, so your students can cross-reference and check to see if they are on the right track
And much more.
Unlike other guides that turn essay writing into something dry and technical, this book will help your students or learners bring their ideas to life in a fun, easygoing fashion, even if they have no experience.
Designed to be used by all manner of students from 5th to 12th grade, this workbook breaks down the essential aspects of a successful essay and builds on easy lessons that will have your students writing like a pro in no time.