Essay Writing song · ELA · Grades 6–9
Write It Right
One essay. One assignment. One shot.
- Subject
- ELA
- Grades
- 6–9
- Length
- 4:35
- Style
- Test-day rock anthem
Lyrics
The lyrics for this one are on screen in the video.
For teachers
Free to use in class. Play it a few times; it's made to support what students learn in class, not replace it.
About this song
How to write an essay, as a test-day rock anthem for grades 6-9. Verse 1 builds the introduction: a hook in the first line or two, context, and a one-sentence thesis with three points. The pre-chorus covers every body paragraph: topic sentence, evidence, and analysis that explains why it matters. Verse 2 runs body paragraphs two and three and the transition to the conclusion, and the second pre-chorus covers the conclusion: restate the thesis in new words and answer "so what." The bridge puts the whole structure together.
One Shot test-day anthems
Check yourself
Where does the thesis go in an essay?
Show the answer
At the end of the introduction, after the hook and the context. The conclusion restates it in new words.
Key terms
- essay writing
- thesis statement
- topic sentence
- evidence and analysis
Standards it supports
- W.6.1Write arguments that support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
- W.6.2Write informative/explanatory texts that organize and analyze relevant content.
- W.6.2aIntroduce a topic and organize ideas, concepts and information.
- W.6.2fEnd with a conclusion that follows from what came before.
Common Core State Standards.
Lesson pack
Coming soon for this song: a lyric sheet, fill-in-the-blanks, vocabulary, a quiz and an exit ticket.
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