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By the end of this lesson, students will be able to structure a five-paragraph essay with a clear introduction, thesis statement, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

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Students will:
- Identify the components of an effective thesis statement
- Create topic sentences for body paragraphs
- Use transition words effectively
- Write a compelling conclusion

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Display a well-written essay example on the smart board. Ask students: 'What makes this essay effective?' Lead a brief discussion about essay structure.

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Present the essay writing formula using the smart board. Demonstrate how to craft a thesis statement and outline the five-paragraph structure.

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Using Padlet's collaboration feature, students work in pairs to create and share thesis statements based on given topics. Class votes on the most effective ones.

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How to Write a Thesis Statement: Writing Guides: Writing Tutorial Services: Indiana University Bloomington

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Pamphlet: How to Write a Thesis Statement

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Students individually outline their essays using the template provided. Advanced students can begin writing their introduction paragraph.

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For students who finish early: Use online resources to find and evaluate example essays, identifying strong and weak elements.

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For students needing extra help: Access simplified essay templates and sentence starters through the provided link.

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Monitor student progress during guided and independent practice. Use thumbs up/down signals for quick comprehension checks.

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Students will post their thesis statements on a shared Padlet wall for peer feedback using the 'Two Stars and a Wish' method.

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Students will submit a brief self-assessment of their understanding of essay structure using a 1-5 scale.

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Class discussion: What are the key components of a well-structured essay? What was most challenging about today's lesson?

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Students write one thing they learned and one question they still have about essay writing.

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Complete the essay outline started in class and write the introduction paragraph.

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Complete the interactive essay structure exercise using the provided link.

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