Mastering the Five Paragraph Essay: Self Paced

Participants will learn how to effectively write a five-paragraph essay by completing each self-paced module.  While this is a self-paced course, all submitted work will receive feedback.

Module 1: Introduction to Writing and Definition Essay

Student will practice structuring paragraphs (topic sentence, main idea, and thesis statements).

Student will select a word or phrase to define.

Module 2: 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).

Module 3: Persuasive Paper

Objective:  Student will learn to support claims with logical reasoning.

Student will learn the persuasive elements: pathos, ethos, logos.

Module 4: Analysis Paper

Objective:  Student will learn to identify the author’s purpose (identifying literary devices and theme).

Students will select a piece of literature to analyze using literary devices or historical allusions.