Uncovering West Virginia Cryptids: Writing an Argumentative Essay

Uncovering West Virginia Cryptids: Writing an Argumentative Essay

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to write an argumentative essay about West Virginia Cryptids.

What do you already know about West Virginia Cryptids?

Introduction to West Virginia Cryptids

Discover the mysterious creatures said to inhabit West Virginia through folklore and sightings.

Understanding Argumentative Essays

Explore the structure and key components of an argumentative essay.

Choosing a Cryptid

Select a West Virginia cryptid to focus on for the essay.

Research and Evidence

Collect information and evidence to support your argument about the chosen cryptid.

Crafting a Strong Thesis Statement

Develop a clear and concise thesis statement that presents the main argument.

Writing the Essay

Compose the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion of the argumentative essay.

Peer Review and Discussion

Exchange essays with peers for feedback and engage in a group discussion about the cryptids and arguments presented.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.