Reading for Writing: Modeling the Modern Essay

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 19.01.01

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction and Rationale
  2. Content Objectives
  3. Teaching Strategies
  4. Resources
  5. Appendix: Implementing District Standards
  6. Reference List
  7. Notes

The Death of the Five Paragraph Essay: Reading and Writing the Modern Essay in Middle School

Brandon Barr

Published September 2019

Tools for this Unit:

Reference List

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