Morning workshop presentation, given to a group of English teachers and teachers-in-training in Ledesma, Argentina

1. Academic Writing Workshop Methods and Skills to Create Strong Writers

4. Designing Writing Assignments

8. The 5-Step Writing Process created by teachers in Arlington, MA, USA

11. Brainstorm Good vs. Evil Violence supernatural religion Eventuality of death

14. Five-Paragraph Essay Format Paragraph One: Introduction Paragraph Two: Supporting Detail #1 Paragraph Three: Supporting Detail #2 Paragraph Four: Supporting Detail #3 Paragraph Five: Conclusion

15. Sample Outlines

17. Introduction Paragraph Begin with a general statement to catch the reader’s attention Briefly summarize the main points of the essay End with a main idea statement (thesis)

18. Conclusion Paragraph Restate the main idea Briefly summarize the most importance evidence Tell the importance of this essay, or how it connects to the world