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1:1 Academic Essay Writing With Feedback (4 Live Sessions)

Completed by 1 learner
Ages 12-17
Live Private Course
Through a series of assigned essays and live meetings, learners will improve their understanding of the writing process, writing conventions, essay structure, building a line of reasoning, connecting ideas, MLA format, and more.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(107 reviews)
Rising Star

Live video meetings
1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min

What's included

4 live meetings
3 in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Outlines, rough drafts, and final essay drafts will be assigned between sessions.
Progress Report
included

Class Experience

US Grade 8 - 11
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This class is individualized based on the learner's needs. Instruction topics may include, but are not limited to, the following: overall essay structure, elements of an introduction, elements in body paragraphs, elements of a conclusion, thesis statements, restated thesis statements, strong topic sentences, developing supportive ideas, adding evidence, smooth incorporation of evidence, line of reasoning and analysis, connection between ideas and paragraphs, synthesizing information, active sentences, objective tone, verb tense consistency, sentence openers, MLA format, parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc), sentence structure (phrases, clauses, sentence types, etc), punctuation (commas, semicolons, colons, etc), agreement (subject-verb, pronoun-antecedent, etc), tenses (past, present, future), syntax (creating coherent sentences), usage (choosing the correct word), clarity (writing with clarity), variety (avoiding repetition), mechanics (transitions, conjunctive adverbs), and more.

Please Note: 
1. Assigned essay types may vary depending on the learner's interest and/or needs.
2. The scheduled timeline to complete the essays may be extended per agreement of guardian and teacher.

Learning Goals

Students will improve their understanding of the writing process, writing conventions, essay structure, building a line of reasoning, connecting ideas, MLA format, and more.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Expository Essay (Informational)
 Prior to session 1, the learner will read about the essay style, choose an essay prompt, complete an outline, and submit it for review. I will return the outline with specific feedback, and the learner will submit a rough draft. After reviewing the draft, I will design individualized instruction for session 1. During the session, we will discuss essay improvements and preview the upcoming essay assignment. The learner will submit a final draft of the essay, which I will return with feedback. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Personal Narrative (Tell a Story)
 Prior to session 2, the learner will read about the essay style, choose an essay prompt, complete an outline, and submit it for review. I will return the outline with specific feedback, and the learner will submit a rough draft. After reviewing the draft, I will design individualized instruction for session 1. During the session, we will discuss essay improvements and preview the upcoming essay assignment. The learner will submit a final draft of the essay, which I will return with feedback. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Persuasive (Rhetorical Appeals)
 Prior to session 3, the learner will read about the essay style, choose an essay prompt, complete an outline, and submit it for review. I will return the outline with specific feedback, and the learner will submit a rough draft. After reviewing the draft, I will design individualized instruction for session 1. During the session, we will discuss essay improvements and preview the upcoming essay assignment. The learner will submit a final draft of the essay, which I will return with feedback. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Analytical (Literary Analysis)
 Prior to session 4, the learner will read about the essay style, choose an essay prompt, complete an outline, and submit it for review. I will return the outline with specific feedback, and the learner will submit a rough draft. After reviewing the draft, I will design individualized instruction for session 1. During the session, we will discuss essay improvements and preview the upcoming essay assignment. The learner will submit a final draft of the essay, which I will return with feedback. 
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
All ages and abilities are welcome in this course. However, please be advised that some learners need parental support.
Supply List
Welcome! I'm excited that you joined this session!  Throughout our meeting, classroom interaction is expected.  You may send responses through the classroom chat; however, cameras should be on (unless otherwise arranged).  

Due to Outschool's safety identification/verification policy, all students must turn on their camera to ensure the student is actually present.  If you do not want to have your camera on for the entire class, please check with me prior to enrollment.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We may utilize off-site documents, photos, or quick videos to explore related concepts.

Meet the teacher

Joined September, 2018
4.9
107reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Cincinnati
I am a home educator with over 17 years of teaching experience with ages preschool to 12th grade. I have a proven track record of success in teaching writing to students of all ages and abilities, and I am passionate about helping learners develop their writing skills because I was a learner who found it difficult to understand the writing process. 

Specifically, I have taught multiple years of Middle School and High School English, including composition, literature, and grammar.  Currently, I teach an intermediate and an advanced high school level composition/literature course at our area homeschool cooperative.  

I believe that even the most reluctant writers can be unlocked with the right guidance and prompting. I have a college junior on the autism spectrum, a college sophomore with ADHD, and a gifted 10th grader.  Teaching varying learners has given me a unique insight into how to teach children, at various levels, to express themselves.  

The following includes some specific examples of my teaching experience:
-I have successfully developed and implemented my own writing curriculum for middle and high school students.
-I have worked with students on a 1:1 basis, as well as in a classroom setting, to help them overcome specific writing challenges.
-I have mentored other home educators to implement strategies to help struggling writers, and I have provided other educators with resources and support.

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