Home Run Essays: An Informal Approach to Writing Formal Essays

By Lisa Dettinger

This easy-to-use text introduces students to essay writing by comparing the process with playing baseball. "Home Run Essays" uses informal language to guide students through writing six different kinds of formal essays: process, cause-effect, compare-contrast, editorial, problem-solution, and argumentation. Each type of essay includes step-by-step instructions, essay-specific graphic organizers, and a rubric for self-evaluation and/or teacher evaluation. MLA formatting instruction is included, as well as a suggested semester schedule, an ACT prep activity, links to helpful websites, and a sample essay.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1492133949
• ISBN13: 9781492133940
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.1" x 8.5"