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 AP English Literature Syllabus Resource & Lesson Plans
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Ch 13: Essay Types Lesson Plans

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About This Chapter

The Essay Types chapter of this course is designed to help you plan and teach how to write several types of essays in your classroom. The video lessons, quizzes and transcripts can easily be adapted to provide your lesson plans with engaging and dynamic educational content. Make planning your course easier by using our syllabus as a guide.

Weekly Syllabus

Below is a sample breakdown of the Essay Types chapter into a 5-day school week. Based on the pace of your course, you may need to adapt the lesson plan to fit your needs.

DayTopicsKey Terms and Concepts Covered
MondayNarrative essay Definition, point of view, narrative, pacing, organization
Tuesday Descriptive essayDefinition, simile, metaphor, spatial, chronological
Wednesday Informative essayDefinition, introduction, compare and contrast, analyze data
Thursday Persuasive essay Definition, thesis, proposal, biases
Friday Evaluative essayDefinition, judgment, criteria, evidence, background information, conclusion

4 Lessons in Chapter 13: Essay Types Lesson Plans
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Narrative Essay: Definition, Examples & Characteristics

1. Narrative Essay: Definition, Examples & Characteristics

Essays come in many forms. In this lesson, you'll learn all about a narrative essay, from its basic definition to the key characteristics that make for an engaging and effective essay.
Descriptive Essay: Definition, Examples & Characteristics

2. Descriptive Essay: Definition, Examples & Characteristics

A descriptive essay allows you to paint a picture for your reader in words. Watch this video to learn more about the techniques and elements that can help you fill the picture with lots of great details.
Informative Essay: Definition, Examples & Structure

3. Informative Essay: Definition, Examples & Structure

There are many ways to inform your reader on a topic, from comparing and contrasting to providing a simple definition. Watch this lesson to learn about informative essays and how they educate readers through different formats.
Evaluative Essay: Examples, Format & Characteristics

4. Evaluative Essay: Examples, Format & Characteristics

A good evaluative essay helps a writer present an opinion using criteria and evidence. Learn all about the evaluative essay and its components in this lesson.
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