Plan, draft, revise, peer-edit, and publish a 5-paragraph essay with in-text citations and works-cited list

Compose a 5-paragraph essay (intro + 3 body using TEEL + conclusion that SYNTHESIZES) on a self-chosen essay question, with at least 2 in-text citations (signal-phrase OR parenthetical) and a works-cited list. Explicitly flex to 6-8 paragraphs when content demands or compress to 3-4 for the literary-essay variant. Uses MG-2, MG-3, MG-4, MG-7, MG-8, the essayist's-workshop format, 10-named-moves revision anchor (MG-22), and 10-criterion peer-editing rubric (MG-13).

Mastery threshold

90%

Min instances

Typical minutes

Spaced intervals (days)

1, 3, 7, 14, 30, 60

Prereqs

Successors

eng.g5.s.wr.literary_essay_voice_tone
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eng.g6.f.wr.argumentative_claim_evidence_warrant
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Common misconceptions

Treats the 5-paragraph form as rigid — refuses to extend or compress when content demands, producing essays that are forced to fit the slot.
Conclusion lists the three body paragraphs (summary) rather than SYNTHESIZING the three reasons into a bigger insight.

Exercise pool (11)

Diff	Stem	Type
1	Open to a fresh 2-page spread in your writer's notebook. List 5 essay questions you want to defend a position on. For each: QUESTION +...	essay question inventory build
2	From your inventory, pick ONE essay question to defend for the term. Star it. Write 1 sentence explaining WHY this one will sustain a...	narrow to one question
2	Complete the 3-stars-1-wish self-reflection rubric. Star 1: One essay move you used that you're proud of (quote your own writing). Star...	self reflection rubric 3 stars 1 wish
3	Fill the MG-8 5-paragraph essay planner with thesis (top), 3 body slots (evidence + explanation + link for each), and conclusion...	five paragraph planner fill
3	Read 2 sample conclusions (provided) on the same topic. Identify which is summary and which is synthesis. Justify in 2 sentences.	summary vs synthesis compare
4	Convert your MG-8 planner into the MG-9 MPO outline. Fill Levels 1-3 minimum (I., A., 1.). Sample Level 4 (a., b., c.) for at least one...	mpo outline build
4	Draft the INTRODUCTION paragraph of your essay: hook (1 sentence) + topic-orienting context (1-2 sentences) + thesis-with-three-reasons...	introduction draft
4	Draft your conclusion paragraph (4-6 sentences). Use synthesis frame: 'Taken together, ___ teaches us ___.' Include a 'next time you'...	synthesis conclusion draft
4	Rehearse your 3-move Showcase script under 90 seconds. (1) State thesis-with-three-reasons. (2) Walk through evidence panel. (3) Invite...	showcase 3 move script rehearsal
4	At the Essayist's Showcase, complete 4 visitor interactions. For each: deliver 3-move script, answer 2 questions, record each Q&A on...	showcase visitor interaction
5	Compose your final published essay booklet (cover + 5-paragraph interior + works-cited + evidence panel + author bio + back-cover...	publication booklet compose