Essay Writing
Students are learning that there are many different types of writing. We are learning that you can write true information about a specific topic and this is called an essay. Students are using observations, thoughts and opinions to brainstorm ideas for possible essays. In this unit students will learn what a thesis is. Students will create their own thesis with strong reasons to support it.
Essay writing is a long writing unit where students will slowly draft essays and edit as they write.
In January students will publish their final essay and will have a final product that is definitely worth sharing with family and friends!