1:1 Paragraph & Essay Writing Course
In this course, students will receive direct instruction, and practice concepts to gain writing confidence.
Wura A.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(109)
What's included
10 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1-2 hours per week. With teacher guidance, students will produce a 5-paragraph type written essay on a student selected topic.Certificate of Completion
At the end of the Ongoing Sessions, students will receive a certificate of completion.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 12
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Welcome! In this course students will learn and practice paragraph writing to structure an essay. This class is best for advanced beginners - intermediate writers who need help sticking to main points while writing a paragraph. Students should know how to write a complete sentence with the appropriate conventions of capitalization, proper punctuation, etc. All students will be guided and encouraged based on their personal writing ability. Learners will receive support through visual aids and examples to help them understand different paragraph types, including academic vocabulary such as topic sentence and thesis statement. They will also be given teacher support for spelling/grammar checks through the Zoom chat box and whiteboard features. The overall target goal for your learner is to guide them to confidently write for an extended period of time. New content will be taught each week. Previous attendees will be reminded of the content already taught and provided with help to independently write. Newcomers will be supported with teacher examples and regularly receive attention to ensure understanding and comfort. This course is taught to accommodate all learners in a fun and encouraging environment. Please ensure your learner has a lined notebook for this class and bring the same notebook for each class. Please feel free to message me with any questions. Thank you! Different paragraph types that will be discussed: Compare Paragraphs, Contrast Paragraphs, Opinion Paragraphs, Main Idea Paragraphs, Cause/Effect Paragraphs, Sequence of Events Paragraphs, How-to Paragraphs
Learning Goals
Students will improve their writing skills by using key words for specific paragraph types.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
Definition & Examples: topic sentence, background information, thesis statement
In this lesson students will identify elements of an introductory paragraph to understand the importance of structure and organization. 45 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Definition & Examples: central idea, points, supporting details
In this lesson students will segment the main idea of a topic into three related points as the basis to form a thesis statement. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Focus: Thesis Statement
In this lesson students will create an opinion thesis statement to include three related points as the basis to develop body paragraphs. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Focus: Central Points
In this lesson students will use a web graphic organizer to brainstorm supporting details. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Resources will be screen shared with students; they do not need to log in to access any materials.
Supply List
Required: Lined paper (notebook) and Pencil. Thank you.
Language of Instruction
English (Level: A2)
Teacher expertise and credentials
4 Teaching Certificates
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Maryland Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Iowa Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Master's Degree in Education from McDaniel College
I grew up and went to school in the New York City area but now live in a small farming community in rural Midwest, USA. I enjoy working with and meeting people from both urban and rural settings and readily adjust to meet their learning needs in a culturally responsive way. I also volunteer at a prison and remain adaptable to ensure a supportive and safe learning environment.
I have degrees in the area of Corporate Communication, Education, and Second Language Acquisition. My teaching background is varied as a former 3rd Grade Classroom Teacher at a French immersion school, Orton-Gillingham trained structured reading teacher and as an Adjunct College Instructor.
I believe instructional data is crucial to improve learning outcomes. I constantly assess student comprehension during sessions in a relaxed and encouraging learning environment.
I love traveling and learning more about different cultures. This helps me to support all learners in my classroom. So far, I have visited Estonia, Russia, Kinshasa (Congo), London, Togo, South Korea, Latvia and a few other places. I also studied abroad in France. With each travel experience my respect for people and their culture simply deepens. I look forward to meeting you too!Reviews
Live Private Course
$35
weekly or $350 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
45 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-18
