Emerging Essayists Lab

          Module 1: Discovering Ideas

Section 1: Learning to Observe  
- Lesson 1: Looking Around Your Home  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Looking Around Your Home  
- Lesson 2: Noticing Details in Nature  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Noticing Details in Nature  

Section 2: Recording Personal Thoughts  
- Lesson 1: Keeping a Simple Journal  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Keeping a Simple Journal  
- Lesson 2: Drawing What You See  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Drawing What You See  

Section 3: Recognizing Emotions  
- Lesson 1: Naming Your Feelings  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Naming Your Feelings  
- Lesson 2: Describing Emotions in Words  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Describing Emotions in Words  

Section 4: Finding Story Ideas in Everyday Life  
- Lesson 1: Discovering Inspiration in Daily Routines  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Discovering Inspiration in Daily Routines  
- Lesson 2: Turning Observations into Questions  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Turning Observations into Questions  

Section 5: Cultivating Curiosity  
- Lesson 1: Asking “What If?” Questions  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Asking “What If?” Questions  
- Lesson 2: Exploring New Ideas Around You  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Exploring New Ideas Around You  


Module 2: Brainstorming Essentials

Section 1: Generating Ideas  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Mind Mapping  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Mind Mapping  
- Lesson 2: Listing Your Thoughts Freely  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Listing Your Thoughts Freely  

Section 2: Making Connections  
- Lesson 1: Linking Ideas with Simple Words  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Linking Ideas with Simple Words  
- Lesson 2: Finding Common Themes  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Finding Common Themes  

Section 3: Creative Word Play  
- Lesson 1: Playing with Rhymes and Rhythm  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Playing with Rhymes and Rhythm  
- Lesson 2: Discovering New Descriptive Words  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Discovering New Descriptive Words  

Section 4: Building a Visual Story Map  
- Lesson 1: Drawing a Simple Story Outline  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Drawing a Simple Story Outline  
- Lesson 2: Organizing Your Brainstorm Ideas  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Organizing Your Brainstorm Ideas  

Section 5: Sharing Brainstorm Ideas  
- Lesson 1: Expressing Your Ideas Aloud  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Expressing Your Ideas Aloud  
- Lesson 2: Listening and Building on Friends’ Ideas  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Listening and Building on Friends’ Ideas  


Module 3: Drafting Basics

Section 1: Understanding Essay Structure  
- Lesson 1: Introduction Fundamentals  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction Fundamentals  
- Lesson 2: Organizing Body Paragraphs  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Organizing Body Paragraphs  

Section 2: Crafting a Strong Opening  
- Lesson 1: Writing a Catchy Hook  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Writing a Catchy Hook  
- Lesson 2: Setting the Scene for Your Essay  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Setting the Scene for Your Essay  

Section 3: Building Clear Paragraphs  
- Lesson 1: Writing Simple, Clear Sentences  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Writing Simple, Clear Sentences  
- Lesson 2: Using Transition Words  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Using Transition Words  

Section 4: Crafting Conclusions  
- Lesson 1: Summarizing Your Main Ideas  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Summarizing Your Main Ideas  
- Lesson 2: Ending with a Strong Final Thought  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Ending with a Strong Final Thought  

Section 5: Revising Your First Draft  
- Lesson 1: Checking for Clarity and Flow  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Checking for Clarity and Flow  
- Lesson 2: Using Peer Feedback for Improvement  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Using Peer Feedback for Improvement  


Module 4: Revising Fundamentals

Section 1: Reviewing Your Work  
- Lesson 1: Reading Your Essay Aloud  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Reading Your Essay Aloud  
- Lesson 2: Spotting Mistakes and Odd Phrases  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Spotting Mistakes and Odd Phrases  

Section 2: Editing for Clarity  
- Lesson 1: Simplifying Complex Sentences  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Simplifying Complex Sentences  
- Lesson 2: Correcting Basic Grammar  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Correcting Basic Grammar  

Section 3: Improving Vocabulary  
- Lesson 1: Choosing More Expressive Words  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Choosing More Expressive Words  
- Lesson 2: Introducing a Simple Thesaurus  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Introducing a Simple Thesaurus  

Section 4: Polishing Essay Structure  
- Lesson 1: Reorganizing Paragraphs for Better Flow  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Reorganizing Paragraphs for Better Flow  
- Lesson 2: Enhancing the Logical Order  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Enhancing the Logical Order  

Section 5: Finalizing Your Essay  
- Lesson 1: Tips for Final Revisions  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Tips for Final Revisions  
- Lesson 2: Practice Revision Exercises  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Practice Revision Exercises  


Module 5: Sharing and Reflection

Section 1: Preparing to Share Your Work  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Your Audience  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding Your Audience  
- Lesson 2: Building Confidence in Sharing  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Building Confidence in Sharing  

Section 2: Developing Oral Presentation Skills  
- Lesson 1: Reading Your Essay Aloud with Expression  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Reading Your Essay Aloud with Expression  
- Lesson 2: Using Your Voice to Tell a Story  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Using Your Voice to Tell a Story  

Section 3: Collaborative Sharing  
- Lesson 1: Listening to Peer Presentations  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Listening to Peer Presentations  
- Lesson 2: Offering Positive Feedback  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Offering Positive Feedback  

Section 4: Reflecting on Your Writing Journey  
- Lesson 1: Discussing What Worked Well  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Discussing What Worked Well  
- Lesson 2: Identifying Areas for Future Improvement  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Identifying Areas for Future Improvement  

Section 5: Celebrating Your Progress  
- Lesson 1: Sharing Success Stories with Classmates  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Sharing Success Stories with Classmates  
- Lesson 2: Looking Forward to New Essay Adventures  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Looking Forward to New Essay Adventures