English
Instructor: Mrs. Sigmen
Informative Essay
Final Essay Due: November 19, 2015
All Dates Are Tentative
All assigned writing: word dump, graphic organizer, and single
paragraphs are due the day after it is assigned. Each piece is worth 100
points. If a student comes to class without the assigned writing
completed, that assignment will receive a
zero and cannot be made up.
Each writing assignment builds on the one before it,
so a student coming to class prepared is imperative.
The final essay will count for 200 points.
Oklahoma State Education 7th grade Writing Standard
Writing/Grammar/Usage and Mechanics. The student will express ideas effectively in written modes for a variety of purposes and
audiences. Discuss and keep a list of writing ideas. Write clear, coherent, and focused papers, progressing through the stages of the
writing process. Work independently and in self-directed writing teams to edit and revise. Standard 1: writing process. The student
will use the writing process to write coherently. 1. Use a writing process to develop composition skills. Students are expected to use
prewriting strategies, write and revise multiple drafts, edit, and share their compositions. 2. Use details, examples, reasons, and
evidence to develop an idea. 3. Use spatial, chronological, and climactic organizational patterns as appropriate to purpose. 4. Use
effective transitions between sentences and paragraphs. 5. Use precise word choices, including figurative language, that convey
specific meaning and tone. 6. Use a variety of sentence structures, types, and lengths to contribute to fluency and interest. 7. Edit for
errors in Standard English usage, sentence structure, mechanics, and spelling. 8. Publish and present writing to peers and adult
Format Requirements:
If typed:
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12 point font
Times New Roman
MLA format
Double space
If handwritten:
 Skip lines and write legibly
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Write red line to red line only
Write only on front side of paper
Write only in pencil. NO INK
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Remember the prompt and purpose of your
Essay Requirements:
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Create an original title
Title located as heading of essay
Minimum of 500 words
Maximum of 750 words
Construct attention-grabbing hook
Remember your audience
Use a strong conclusion that ties back in to the
purpose of your essay.
essay
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Utilize strong word choice and textual facts
Follow a clear organizational pattern
Use transitional words
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Use one quote from the given passage or use a
direct quote from the inspirational person
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Cite quotes correctly
Directions: Using the Malala article, a true inspirational story, or a personal inspirational story, write an
informative essay that addresses the prompt. Your writing will be scored on how fully you develop the topic
and on how well you organize and express your ideas. The composition will be scored using the Oklahoma
State Rubric in all 5 of the writing categories. As you work, keep in mind these three stages of the writing
process:
Planning
Take time to organize your writing by filling out your graphic thoroughly.
Writing
Write about the topic in a clear and logical manner. Be sure that your
composition is as complete as possible. The essay must have a clear beginning,
middle and end that develop the purpose of the essay.
Editing/Revising
Take time to read what you have written and decide if you need to add more
details or change the organization of your composition. At the same time, look
for and correct any errors in grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and
spelling.
Write an informative essay
Writing Prompt:
Young people have the ability to influence others. Choose a young person, it can be yourself, a
young person you know, or a young person you have read about that has influenced others.
In a well-developed essay (composition), describe the person,
explain the actions of that person, and tell about the lasting impact
the influential person has had on others or on the world.
Date
Monday
11-2-15
Tuesday
11-3-15
Wednesday
11-4-15
Thursday
11-5-15
Friday
11-6-15
Lesson
Prompt— Go over calendar and requirements
Handout Malala Article and offer other inspirational
articles for students to use if they choose
Annotate Malala article in reading class
Brainstorming strategies for essay
English Class-Structure—Graphic Organizer
Finish the thesis and fill in a detailed graphic organizer
Reading Class - What is a Thesis? Power point and
practice - Start thesis
Citations—review handout
Word Dump
Students will complete a word dump of 40 words and 2
facts from the article or their own notes of their
inspirational person that they could use to support their
thesis and points using their graphic organizer.
How to Write a Hook Lesson
Students will choose a hook and write it – add to
graphic organizer
Turn in Word Dump for grade
Mrs. Shaw Lesson
Assignment/Homework
Take the article home, reread it,
and finish the annotations or finish
brainstorming for a personal story
Annotated Article check
Finish detailed graphic organizer
including thesis
Turn in detailed graphic organizer
for a daily grade
No Homework
Monday **
11-9-15
Introduction Paragraph
Students will use their graphic organizer to write their
hook and their introduction of the essay.
Tuesday **
11-10-15
Introduction paragraph check
Body Paragraph 1
Students will write the first body paragraph of the essay. Finish the first body paragraph
Wednesday** Body Paragraph 2
11-11-15
Students will write the second body paragraph of the
essay.
Thursday**
Body Paragraph 3
11-12-15
Students will write the third body paragraph of the
essay.
Friday**
Conclusion
11-13-15
Students will write the conclusion of the essay.
Finish the introduction paragraph
First body paragraph check
Finish the second body paragraph
Second body paragraph check
Finish the third body paragraph
Third body paragraph check
Finish the conclusion over
weekend if not finished
Conclusion paragraph check
Edit rough draft of essay
Monday**
11-16-15
Peer Edit and Revise—in class
Assigned partners exchange papers and score with a
rubric. Students may begin to edit and make revisions
after the peer editing activity.
Tuesday
11-17-15
Independently edit and revise final copy
Edit/ReviseRewrite in order and with revisions if
needed
Complete rough draft for typing
Have final draft read and scored
by a parent using the rubric.
Wednesday
11-18-15
Thursday
11-19-15
Type in computer lab – both class periods
Finish typing at home if needed
Final Copy due first class period
Students will annotate essays and score in class
** Ring of Fire days**