Essay Writing: Informative, Persuasive, and Argumentative Skills

Essay Writing: Informative, Persuasive, and Argumentative Skills

Essay Writing: Informative, Persuasive, and Argumentative Skills

This discussion-based class covers the research-to-draft process for informative, persuasive, and argumentative writing. Students learn brainstorming strategies, graphic organizers, paragraph and essay structure, MLA formatting and works cited, drafting and editing techniques, online research tools, plagiarism awareness, and how to develop counterclaims and rebuttals. Lessons include slides, practice exercises, games, and revision tips to prepare students for school essays and related projects.

Essay Writing: Informative, Persuasive, and Argumentative Skills

Paid once.

Level
Intermediate
Ages
11–16
Duration
45 min
Classes
2 / Week
Weeks
8

Class Experience

This discussion-based class covers the research-to-draft process for informative, persuasive, and argumentative writing. Students learn brainstorming strategies, graphic organizers, paragraph and essay structure, MLA formatting and works cited, drafting and editing techniques, online research tools, plagiarism awareness, and how to develop counterclaims and rebuttals. Lessons include slides, practice exercises, games, and revision tips to prepare students for school essays and related projects.

Learning Outcomes

  • Write arguments that support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence

  • Produce informative/explanatory texts that organize and analyze relevant content

  • Produce clear and coherent writing appropriate to task, purpose, and audience

  • Gather relevant information from multiple sources and assess source credibility

  • Draw evidence from texts to support analysis, reflection, and research

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Joined August, 2026

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An experienced English Language Arts teacher with several years of classroom practice and ongoing professional development focused on instructional techniques and educational technology. Classroom experience supports a structured approach to writing instruction while encouraging…

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