Two files are included: 1. Students Notes Packet; and 2. Teacher Presentation for Direct Instruction. Students who are new to essay writing will be introduced to the concept of research driven expository text. All aspects of the writing process are covered. Students are also provided with example introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions, as well as a full example essay and works cited page. Explicit instruction is provided for the crafting of thesis statements and topic sentences. This co