Posts on Tuesdays (Grades 5+)

Course Objective:
The Essay Writing II course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation for writing short expository and persuasive essays ranging from 3 to 5 paragraphs. This course builds on prior essay writing experience and focuses on developing both clarity and persuasive techniques.

Course Description:
Students in Essay Writing II will further their understanding of essay composition, with a focus on informative expository essays and detailed persuasive essays. They will learn the essential elements of each essay type, including topic statements, supporting evidence, and clear organizational structure.

Emphasis is placed on research skills, including how to properly cite sources and incorporate facts and quotes to strengthen arguments in persuasive essays. Students will learn to distinguish the hallmarks and requirements of expository versus persuasive writing and implement instructor feedback during the revision process to improve both content and style.

Students will have the option to write:

• • 3-paragraph essays for concise expression

  • 4-paragraph essays for intermediate development

  • 5-paragraph essays for more detailed and structured writing

Throughout the course, students will receive individualized feedback on structure, organization, evidence, and clarity. This iterative process helps students refine their writing, develop critical thinking skills, and gain confidence in their ability to compose well-structured essays.

By the end of the Essay Writing II course, students will have mastered the fundamentals of expository and persuasive essays, gained experience implementing feedback, and developed the skills needed to write clear, compelling essays independently. This course is ideal for middle and high school students seeking to strengthen academic writing, research techniques, and persuasive communication skills.