Foundations: Teaching the Five Paragraph Essay

Formal essay writing may seem "old school", but the truth is students are still in need of this foundational skill in order to develop as writers who relay clear and articulate thoughts to their readers. Teaching the formal essay doesn't have to be difficult. This resource is designed to put you on the road to success with essay writing. It breaks down every step explaining the writing process in clear terms written in a no-nonsense conversational tone. This resource is meant for teachers and students, and for parents who want to help their children build solid foundational writing skills. Essay writing is a skill which can be taught in the elementary grades, middle and high school grades, and on the collegiate level. However, if students haven't learned this skill by the time they enter college, many will have to take remedial writing courses to learn to master formal essay writing. Having taught these collegiate, remedial writing courses, the author saw a growing trend in the lack of basic essay writing skills held by the average college freshman. Therefore, this resource is a simply written explanation of how to write those essays demanded of students from elementary school through college. Whether you are a student, a teacher, or a parent, this resource explains each step and will guide your through the formula for the formal essay.