Essay Writing Study Guides and Assessment Rubrics

Argumentative essay, discussion text, feature article, opinion text, and personal essay study guides/handouts for both teachers and learners. These classroom-tested study guides zoom in on the characteristics and elements/structure of these text types. Detailed assessment grids included.

⭐The study guides included in this packet have been designed for Grade 9-12 ESL learners (upper-intermediate and advanced levels). However, they might be appropriate for ESL/ELA students below or above these grade levels. If you teach in Québec (CA), these study guides are ideal for your Grade 11 learners (Secondary 5 Core and EESL groups).

⭐This bundle includes:

• Argumentative essay study guide and assessment grid
• Discussion text (for and against essay) study guide and assessment grid
• Feature article study guide and assessment grid
• Opinion text (Persuasive writing) study guide and assessment grid
• Personal essay study guide and assessment grid

⭐The downloaded file includes:

• Study guides/handouts
• Teacher directions
• Assessment grids
• Each document is a PDF file containing two pages: one side focuses on the characteristics of the text type; the other side showcases the assessment grid.

⭐The included resources in this packet are perfect as:

• study guides/handouts when teaching or reviewing the characteristics of a discussion text, feature article, opinion text, and personal essay.
• checklists for students
• assessment tools to evaluate students' writing (self/peer or teacher assessment)

⭐Are you wondering if these study guides are appropriate for your learners?

• Please take a look at the preview file and description of each individual resource included in this bundle to determine if this packet is appropriate for your students.
• Please note that this resource is more appropriate for Grade 10-11 ESL learners; however, it may also useful for ELA students below or above these grade levels.
• I recommend using this study guide in advanced ESL classes (Grades 10-12 ESL/EFL).

⭐FILE DETAILS: Paper size: 8.5" x 11" (Standard US Letter). Documents are not editable unless otherwise stated. Resources are available either in a PDF or PPT file.

❤️SATISFACTION: Before downloading a product, read the product description and check out the preview document to determine if the resource is appropriate for your students. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

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