6Th-8Th Grade - Argumentative Writing
In this 4-week, twice a week online class, students will learn about writing an argumentative essay through guidance, application, and feedback.
Laura McVay
Average rating:
4.5
Number of reviews:(11)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Any writing or assignments not completed in class will be completed and submitted before the following class session.Assessment
Students will receive a participation scores for each class session. Students will receive a rubric score and feedback for their final writing project.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
In this 4-week, twice a week class, students will learn and practice Argumentative Writing through lecture, guided discussion, and group and individual practice. This class will provide direct writing instruction in Argumentative Writing. As a class, students will work through the process of brainstorming, organizing, writing, and editing an argumentative essay. As part of this process, students will submit a piece of writing using argumentative writing on topic of their choice that serves a specific purpose and addresses a particular audience. Week 1 - Lesson 1 - Discovering the Elements of an Argumentative Essay - pt 1 Week 1 - Lesson 2 - Discovering the Elements of an Argumentative Essay - pt 2 Week 2 - Lesson 1 - Writing an Argumentative Class Essay - pt. 1 Week 2 - Lesson 2 - Writing an Argumentative Class Essay - pt. 2 Week 3 - Lesson 1 - Writing an Argumentative Essay with Peers - pt. 1 Week 3 - Lesson 2 - Writing an Argumentative Essay with Peers - pt. 2 Week 4 - Lesson 1 - Writing an Argumentative Essay Independently - Pt. 1 Week 4 - Lesson 2 - Writing an Argumentative Essay Independently - Pt. 2 The Final Individual Writing will be a final homework assignment due via "Conversation" and will be scored within 48 hours using the scoring Rubric and feedback.
Learning Goals
Students will understand the process for writing an argumentative essay and will write one independently at the end of class for a writting score and feedback.
Other Details
Supply List
Print copies of files posted with this class. Pens/Pencils. Google Docs.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined July, 2020
4.5
11reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in English from University of Alabama Huntsville
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Alabama Huntsville
I am a certified secondary English teach with a BA and MA in English. I have tutored collegiate academic writing since 2000. I have also tutored AP Language, AP Literature, Human Geography, AP World History, AP US History, and AP Government/Econ. for over 10 years. I have also tutored ACT English and ACT Reading for several years. The materials that we use is content that I have gathered and used with all my face-to-face students.Reviews
Live Group Class
$50
weekly or $200 for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-12 learners per class
