Original PromptCreate an example of a four-paragraph informational essay for students to have a visual of the final product. Please include the sections of the essay, such as the introduction (hook, background, thesis statement), body 1, body 2, and conclusion. The students have read the articles The Grand Mosque of Paris and The Diary of a Young Girl. Our essential question is: What do stories of resilience teach us about the human spirit? Please make this in kid-friendly words, such as a 3rd-grade reading...
This resource focuses on informational writing, specifically how to construct an essay about stories of resilience. Students will learn to identify key components of an informational essay, including the hook, background information, and thesis statement, by analyzing both proficient (Target 3) and foundational (Level 2) writing examples. The resource also encourages students to engage with texts about historical figures such as Anne Frank and the rescuers at the Grand Mosque of Paris, exploring themes of bravery and humanity. Students will participate in various activities designed to annotate essays, compare writing levels, and refine their own writing skills, culminating in a reflective exercise on the personal significance of resilience.