Breaking the Barriers of the 5 Paragraph Essay MStSauver and MThompson

Do all of your student essays look alike, year after year? Maybe it’s time to give students new organization options. In this episode, Muriel and Micki discuss 4 different ways to organize an essay, including a fun scaffolding activity to introduce the concept of choice in putting together a successful piece of writing.

In this episode, Muriel Thompson and Micki St. Sauver continue their discussion of ways to enhance the 5-paragraph essay by giving listeners tips on creating effective conclusions.

The 5 Paragraph Essay - friend or enemy - or something else? Listen to two longtime educators discuss the history of, problems with, and ways to enhance the 5 paragraph essay with creative introductions.