Essay Writing made Easy with the Hourglass Organizer
Fifteen lessons developed by master writing teachers guide students to write thoughtful, well-structured essays-from informative to persuasive. These step-by-step lessons use a simple, but effective graphic organizer to show how the parts of an essay work together to create a cohesive whole. Each lesson provides differentiation tips for striving and advanced writers. Also included are sample essays that can be used to model and discuss structure and technique. 112 pages.

Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9