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A Deeper Dive Into Essay Writing: A Semester Long Composition Course
Teacher Jaquita, M.Ed.
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In this semester long course, learners will learn to effectively develop and express their ideas in writing.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Intermediate - Advanced Level
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
Writing essays is a task that consists of a lot of effort, consistent practice and constant revision. My course gives learners the opportunity to practice writing skills in a warm, engaging learning environment geared towards helping learnings succeed. This course is ideal for learners that have taken my Homeschool Writing Portfolio course and are ready to dive deeper into strengthening their writing skills. New learners that have a good grasp on essay writing are welcome to enroll as well....
15 lessons//15 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction to Purpose and FocusLearners will be introduced to the argumentative essay. Learners will submit a brainstorming sheet that establishes the focus of their argumentative essay.Week 2Lesson 2Composing the Introduction and Developing Body ParagraphsLearners will review the components of an effective introduction and a well-developed body paragraph through examining models and spend time drafting their argumentative essay.Week 3Lesson 3The Conclusion, Revising and EditingLearners will learn to conclude an essay properly and discuss the revision and editing focus for the first essay. Learners will have one week to submit a final copy of their assignment.Week 4Lesson 4OrganizationLearners will learn to determine how and when to use order of importance, chronological order and order of complexity to organize an essay.Week 5Lesson 5Structuring the Introduction and Body ParagraphsLearners will learn about the order of space, importance and time order to submit an introduction that is structured effectively and body paragraphs with adequate supporting details.Week 6Lesson 6The Conclusion, Revising and EditingLearners will review closing an essay properly and discuss the revision and editing focus for the second essay. Learners will have one week to submit a final copy of their assignment.Week 7Lesson 7Improving VocabularyLearners will practice crafting sentences and paragraphs that demonstrate control of vocabulary to be more precise in writing.Week 8Lesson 8Improving VoiceLearners will practice crafting sentences and paragraphs that demonstrate control of voice to make writing more engaging.Week 9Lesson 9Improving StructureLearners will practice crafting sentences and paragraphs that demonstrate control of structure that make ideas easy to follow. A final written submission will be due within a week.Week 10Lesson 10Grammar RulesLearners will review the mechanics and conventions of Standard Written English and participate in a game-based learning review.Week 11Lesson 11Punctuation RulesLearners will review punctuation rules and participate in a game-based learning review.Week 12Lesson 12Capitalization and SpellingLearners will review capitalization and spelling rules. They will also participate in a game-based learning review. Learners will submit a final essay that is free of mechanical and grammatical errors within a week.Week 13Lesson 13The Critical Thinking EssayLearners will practice communicating their point of view and demonstrate well thought out and reasoned relationships among ideas.Week 14Lesson 14Integrating Research into ParagraphsLearners will practice citing sources and integrating researched information smoothly into their writing.Week 15Lesson 15Creating Thought Provoking ConclusionsLearners will focus on creating conclusions that briefly sum up the main points, provide a final thought on the issue., suggests some results or consequences and ends with a call for action. Learners will have one week to submit a final copy after the course ends.
Students will learn and follow the steps in the writing process. Students will improve the purpose and focus of their written ideas. Students will create highly organized final essays. Students will demonstrate a strong command for written communication by using sentence variety and style to communicate meaning. Students will gain an understanding of the importance of reviewing written work for conciseness, clarity, and grammar.
I have over nine years of experience teaching writing to learners of all ages. Additionally, I've had three years of experience, and I've taught over 1,000 learners on Outschool.
Homework Offered
Students will submit final drafts of their typed essay within one week after each unit ends.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
The learner is assessed through written feedback of each essay submitted on time. The learner is assessed through class participation. The learner is assessed using a rubric after each essay is submitted. Parents, please note: I do not accept late assignments (unless there are extenuating circumstances). Please understand that I teach many classes that require essay feedback and I have a feedback schedule that I adhere to for balancing my work time. Please be respectful of my time as I have responsibilities outside of being a teacher. Late assignments require extra time and work outside of my preset schedule. Please be mindful of this upon enrolling.Grades Offered
Writing Journal Pen/Pencil
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
GoogleDocs does require the use of a gmail account. Please ensure your learner has an account set up. Please Note: You can create a Google Account for your child under 13 (or the applicable age in your country), and manage it using Family Link. With Google Accounts, children get access to Google products like Search, Chrome, and Gmail, and you can set up basic digital ground rules to supervise them.
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Group Class
$300
for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
45 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-10 learners per class
