Notes: The image of Professor Essay fades in as you hear his voice welcoming the user.

After he has completed his introduction, he instructs the user to click ahead to the next page.

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Text/Audio Narration: Welcome to an e-learning guide designed to encourage users and help them learn the elements needed in crafting an effective essay. I will be your guide Professor Essay. Please click on the next page button to begin your journey into the world of effective essay writing.

Title: Writing an effective essay Scene: Introduction of web learning guide

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Slide number: 1

Skill or Concept: Instructing learners in creating a solid essay

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Introduction

Body Paragraphs

Conclusion

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Text/Audio Narration:Professor Essay: In order to create a competent essay there are a few basic elements that must be included. Every well written essay should include an introduction, body paragraphs and a conclusion.

Title: Effective essay writing Scene: Basic prerequisite information before starting

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Slide number: 2

Skill or Concept: Pretraining

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As the slide opens Professor Essay fades in and begins talking about brainstorming. As he mentions “thinking” about your topic the second image in the right corner should pop-up. When he mentions writing the third image at the bottom should pop-up. As he begins talking about the next element the “Next” should flash until the user clicks it.

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Text/Audio Narration: Professor Essay: The first thing you need to do in order to write an effective essay is think about your topic. After you have considered your topic, begin brainstorming ideas and write down how you want to approach your topic. What elements would you like to explore? What is important about your topic? Once you have completed your brainstorming you want to continue to the next step which is….(please click the next button)

Title: Effective essay writing Scene: Basic prerequisite information before starting

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Slide number: 3

Skill or Concept: Brainstorming/Prewriting

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Professor Essay fades in and is pontificating about how to create an interesting introduction

As he mentions each point they shoot in from opposite sides

When he finishes the next button should flash

Creating Interest with anIntroduction:

Pique interest by asking a question, telling a joke or stating a surprising fact

Formulate a thesis sentence that stateswhat you hope to accomplish

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Text/Audio Narration:Professor Essay: Once you have done your brainstorming, it is important to begin crafting an engaging introduction. One easy way to do that is to pique your readers interest by asking a question or stating a surprising fact. Another must for an effective essay is to formulate a thesis sentence that helps guide your paper and your reader. Once you have done this begin…(please click next)

Title: Effective essay writing Scene: Basic prerequisite information before starting

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Slide number: 4

Skill or Concept: Writing an introduction

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Professor Essay denotes the elements of a body paragraph

As he mentions each element they shoot in from opposite sides

As he concludes the “next” button should flash

Key elements of a body paragraph

They should provide information that support the main idea

You should include a minimum of two examples that support your idea

Conclude your body paragraph with a sentence that wraps up the point you have presented

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Text/Audio Narration:Professor Essay: Formulating a body paragraph requires a few essential elements. The body paragraph should provide information that supports your thesis statement presented in your introduction. You should include a minimum of two examples that support your idea. It is also important to conclude your body paragraph with a sentence that wraps up the point you have presented. The next step is to write a conclusion(please click next)

Title: Effective essay writing Scene: Professor essay talks about writing a body paragraph

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Slide number: 5

Skill or Concept: Formulating a body paragraph

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Professor Essay is pictured talking about the elements of a strong conclusion.

As he begins talking each line shoots in from opposite sides as they are mentioned.

When he finishes the “next” button should flash.

Elements of a strong conclusion:

Restate the original intent of the essay

Tell the reader how all the elements fit together

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Text/Audio Narration: Professor Essay: Two major elements should always be present in a strong concluding paragraph. First you must reiterate your main ideas to the audience and secondly you should tell your reader how all the elements of your paper fit together to make a salient point. Upon finishing your conclusion, the next step in essay writing is…(please click next).

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Title: Effective essay writing Scene: Basic prerequisite information before starting

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Slide number: 6

Skill or Concept: Writing a strong conclusion

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Professor Essay fades in and begins an explanation about editing. As he says “correct” the image on the right should pop-up.

Once Professor Essay has finished the “next” button should begin flashing.

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Text/Audio Narration: Professor Essay: Once you have completed your essay it is important to go back and reread what you wrote in order to insure that your ideas are being reflected in your writing. Correct any grammar mistakes and spelling errors. It is also important to allow a peer to read and edit your work as well. Once you have completed the editing process the next thing you should do is….(please click next)

Title: Effective essay writing Scene: The importance of editing

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Slide number: 7

Skill or Concept: Editing

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This slide will pose questions and the graphics and text will fly in from opposite side as the audio is talking and posing questions.

• What is the first step in writing?• Brainstorm

• The next steps include what?Create an introduction, a body and a conclusion paragraph

• After your initial draft, you should…• Edit with a peer

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Title: Effective essay writing Scene: Let’s Review

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Slide number: 8

Skill or Concept: Review

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Professor essay fades in with some final instructions. As he says “present” your paper for review the image on the right should pop-up.

As Professor Essay concludes the red quit sign should flash. After it is clicked the window should close.

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Text/Audio Narration: Professor Essay: Once you have finished the editing process it is important to rewrite your essay with the noted improvements from the editing process. Once you have finished your rewrite present your essay for review. Thanks for visiting my classroom and best of luck on your next writing project!

Title: Effective essay writing Scene: Professor Essay’s closing remarks

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Slide number: 9

Skill or Concept: Rewrite and present for review

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