Using their knowledge of paragraphs from the first part of the course, students will write an introductory essay about English names by answering the following question:
What English name would you choose for yourself?
The essay follows the standard 4-paragraph rule, starting with the introduction, two supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion. In class, we start writing the essay from the inside out, beginning with the reasons, and finishing with the introduction and conclusion.
This course is a follow-up of the Paragraphs course. Originally, writing this essay overtook parts 05 and 06 of the paragraphs course, but now also includes parts 03 and 04.
| Contents | Materials |
| 01 | Introduction / Brainstorming
Names and Reasons | Worksheet
Top 12 English Names |
| Reasons - Write Supporting Paragraphs | Criteria |
| 02 | Write Introduction
Write Conclusion | Criteria |
| 03 | Written Report
With all contents complete, write all the paragraphs in order. | Report Sheet |
| 03 | Typed Report (Optional)
If class is behind and can't proceed to the next essay. | Typed Format |
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We will proceed writing the essay step-by-step. Students will write out sentences for their first paragraphs in their notebooks in the order listed on the sheet. When students complete their paragraph, they'll turn in their notebooks, and I'll check their work.
I'll mark the various spelling and grammar errors, and in addition to making memos. If ideas aren't fully explained, or sentences don't make sense, or overall paragraphs don't follow the intended flow or include unnecessary ideas, I'll write a memo. Notebooks are returned to students for them to rewrite the paragraph with the various changes. This process will continue until the contents of the paragraph are complete.
Only until the current paragraph is complete, will students start writing the next paragraph.
Grades
Grades are created from the usual 20% / 80% split. 20% of the grade is keeping up with turning in notebooks each week and making steady progress. 80% is a harsh grading of the final written report. Contents will most likely be fine, but there should be no spelling or grammar errors, nor any parts missing from the progress done in the notebooks.