Lower secondary Writing Series 1 – E04: Hybrid writing

Hybrid writing technique

Following Tr Rachael previous lessons about analysing your essay questions,  narrative writing and expository writing, here is a new lesson for you showcasing the Hybrid Writing technique.

In this lesson 4, the learning objectives are:

What is a hybrid essay?

It refers to combination of 2 genres of writing in 1 essay.

What are the two types of hybrid essay?

Descriptive and reflective (expository)

• Describe some school-wide events that are held in your school. What are some lessons you can learn from them?
• Describe your experience of working with others. How has it helped develop you as an individual and team player?

Personal recount and reflective (expository)

• Write about a conflict you had with a close friend or loved one. What are some lessons you learnt from the experience?
• Write about a time someone inspired you to be courageous. In what ways did this experience grow you as an individual?

How do you organise/structure a hybrid essay?

Option A

Introduction

BP1: Describe & Reflect

BP2: describe & Reflect

BP3: Describe & Reflect

Conclusion

Option B

Introduction

BP1: Describe

BP2: Reflect

BP2: Reflect

Conclusion

Option C

Introduction

BP1: Describe

BP2: Reflect

BP3: Describe

BP4: Reflect

Conclusion

Detailed explanation & hybrid essay example

In the video below, Teacher Rachael gives more details about this technique and shows an hybrid essay example (Option A).

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Hybrid writing assignment

If you would like more practice on narrative writing, download the assignment below.

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