The Complete Process Essay/How-To Essay

This product includes two editable PowerPoint (PPT) lessons, part 1 & 2 of the process essay (how-to essay).

BONUS FILE: Six Printable PDF Graphic Organizers for the Process Essay

LESSON #1: This editable PowerPoint (PPT) lesson plan is an introduction to the process essay (also known as the HOW-TO essay). It provides a model essay for students to analyze. It breaks down the parts of a 5-paragraph essay (the introduction, three body paragraphs - each with its own main idea and supporting details, and the conclusion). Students will learn how the process essay conforms to the 5-paragraph approach - including how to draft a thesis statement for this type of essay. Each step in the process students explain will be represented in its own body paragraph. The writing skills work in lesson one focuses on sequence words. It also includes graphic organizers for drafting.

LESSON #2: This editable PowerPoint (PPT) lesson plan is a continuation on the first lesson of the process essay (also known as the HOW-TO essay). It provides a second model essay for students to analyze. It breaks down the parts of a 5-paragraph essay (the introduction, three body paragraphs - each with its own main idea and supporting details, and the conclusion). Students will build on what they’ve learned about audience awareness in the previous genres. Students will add rich details to their writing to make the essay and the process clear to those audience members who may not be familiar with it. Each step in the process students explain will be represented in its own body paragraph. The model essay from the first lesson will be broken down and edited to add additional details to each step. Students will engage in peer editing of one another’s essays. In addition to graphic organizers, peer checklists will be provided to assist in the editing process.