Types of ECR or Essays

Determining Types of ECR or Essays

By Christie Kirby

Open Ended

1. Give me an example of a hook

Open Ended

2. What should the last sentence of the 1st paragraph be?

Open Ended

3. What strategy should you use for the body paragraphs?

Open Ended

4. What is the 1st E in PEEL stand for? What does the 2nd E stand for?

Open Ended

5. What is the last paragraph called? What sentences should be included?

Types of ECRs or Essays

• Arguing for or against something

• 5 paragraphs (if you include a counterclaim)

Argumentative

• Informing or Explaining

• 3 Paragraphs
  

Informative/Expository

Intoduction
Body Paragraph (PEEL)
Body Paragraph (PEEL)
*Body Paragraph (Counterclaim - PEEL)
Conclusion

Argumentative

Introduction
Body Paragraph (PEEL)
Conclusion

Informative

Essay Format

PEEL Review

Peel Paragraphs (Body Paragraphs)

• P - Point - Topic Sentence

• E - Evidence - Supporting evidence from the passage

• E - Explain - Explain how the evidence supports your topic sentence

• L - Link - Transition to the next paragraph or connect the topic sentence to your thesis

Identify the Type of ECR (Essay).

Multiple Choice

Prompt: WRITE an essay explaining what you think about making mistakes.

WHAT TYPE OF ECR WILL YOU WRITE? HOW MANY PARAGRAPHS WILL IT INCLUDE?

• Argumentative & 3 Paragraphs

• Informative & 1 Paragraph

• Informative & 3 Paragraphs

• Argumentative & 5 Paragraphs

Multiple Choice

Prompt: WRITE an essay describing what three skills you would pick and why these are most important.

WHAT TYPE OF ECR WILL YOU WRITE? HOW MANY PARAGRAPHS WILL IT INCLUDE?

• Argumentative & 3 Paragraphs

• Informative & 1 Paragraph

• Informative & 3 Paragraphs

• Argumentative & 5 Paragraphs

Multiple Choice

Prompt: WRITE an essay stating your opinion on whether or not you agree that the earth can support more population growth.

WHAT TYPE OF ECR WILL YOU WRITE? HOW MANY PARAGRAPHS WILL IT INCLUDE?

• Argumentative & 3 Paragraphs

• Informative & 1 Paragraph

• Informative & 3 Paragraphs

• Argumentative & 5 Paragraphs

Multiple Choice

Prompt: WRITE a letter to a college admissions office explaining why other life experiences might be more important than extracurricular activities.

WHAT TYPE OF ECR WILL YOU WRITE? HOW MANY PARAGRAPHS WILL IT INCLUDE?

• Argumentative & 3 Paragraphs

• Informative & 1 Paragraph

• Informative & 3 Paragraphs

• Argumentative & 5 Paragraphs

Multiple Choice

Prompt: WRITE an essay explaining what impact you think internet use will have on the future.

WHAT TYPE OF ECR WILL YOU WRITE? HOW MANY PARAGRAPHS WILL IT INCLUDE?

• Argumentative & 3 Paragraphs

• Informative & 1 Paragraph

• Informative & 3 Paragraphs

• Argumentative & 5 Paragraphs

Multiple Choice

Prompt: WRITE an essay explaining what you think about travel.

WHAT TYPE OF ECR WILL YOU WRITE? HOW MANY PARAGRAPHS WILL IT INCLUDE?

• Argumentative & 3 Paragraphs

• Informative & 1 Paragraph

• Informative & 3 Paragraphs

• Argumentative & 5 Paragraphs

Multiple Choice

Prompt: WRITE an essay explaining what impact population growth will have on future generations.

WHAT TYPE OF ECR WILL YOU WRITE? HOW MANY PARAGRAPHS WILL IT INCLUDE?

• Argumentative & 3 Paragraphs

• Informative & 1 Paragraph

• Informative & 3 Paragraphs

• Argumentative & 5 Paragraphs

Multiple Choice

Prompt: WRITE an essay stating your opinion on whether or not you agree that it is important to give children homework.

WHAT TYPE OF ECR WILL YOU WRITE? HOW MANY PARAGRAPHS WILL IT INCLUDE?

• Argumentative & 3 Paragraphs

• Informative & 1 Paragraph

• Informative & 3 Paragraphs

• Argumentative & 5 Paragraphs

Multiple Choice

Prompt: WRITE an essay describing how you would use extra time.

WHAT TYPE OF ECR WILL YOU WRITE? HOW MANY PARAGRAPHS WILL IT INCLUDE?

• Argumentative & 3 Paragraphs

• Informative & 1 Paragraph

• Informative & 3 Paragraphs

• Argumentative & 5 Paragraphs

Multiple Choice

Prompt: WRITE an essay stating your opinion on whether or not you agree that it is important to explore space.

WHAT TYPE OF ECR WILL YOU WRITE? HOW MANY PARAGRAPHS WILL IT INCLUDE?

• Argumentative & 3 Paragraphs

• Informative & 1 Paragraph

• Informative & 3 Paragraphs

• Argumentative & 5 Paragraphs

Multiple Select

Which words tells you to write an Argumentative Essay?

Choose multiple answers

• Describe

• Choose a side

• Opinion

• Explain