Advanced Essay Writing Preparing for College-Level Writing
In this 10-lesson course, students will dig deeper into both the argument and analysis essays using sound textual evidence, MLA formatting, and high-level writing.
Daysha Rae, M.Ed
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10 pre-recorded lessons
10 weeks
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1-2 hours per week. This class will utilize lesson videos created by the teacher, and students will need to read and view other sources outside of class. This project will take some time to complete, but in manageable chunks. I will be providing extensive feedback to the leaners through every step of the brainstorming, writing, and revision process if they are taking this as a self-paced option, not the subscription model.Letter Grade
No formal grade will be given unless parents request it. However, I will grade the learner via rubrics designed for these two writing assignments. Students will also be provided rubrics to guide them. If you want a grade for your learner, just let me know!Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Advanced Level
As an AP and dual credit teacher, I know first-hand what college professors are looking for in their students' writings. Two of the most assigned essays in college are the argumentative essay and the analysis essay. My goal is to help learners deepen their understanding of each type, help learners improve their organizational and writing skills, show learners several ways to strengthen and cite their textual evidence, and review the MLA process. I want learners to become more confident in their research, writing, and citing skills! Lesson 1: Introduce essay writing/MLA pre-assessment and activities related to citing sources Lesson 2: Civil War document analysis (short story, primary sources, video clip) using the REHUGO process. If you are interested in learning more about REHUGO, please visit the web or ask me more about it! This is a critical piece in ensuring students are digging deeper into their analysis essays and not just explaining or re-telling. Lesson 3: Begin the writing process, working on the thesis and body paragraphs for Civil War REHUGO writing assignment/Developing effective Introductions (attention-getters, background information) and Conclusions/Experimenting with multiple ways to cite textual evidence Lesson 4: REHUGO analysis of documents related to the Civil Rights Movement/Analyze exemplars/Start body paragraphs Lesson 5: Finish Civil Rights Movement REHUGO writing Lesson 6: Start Student Choice writing portfolio project on the historical time period of their choice Lesson 7: Work on writing project/gathering sources Lesson 8: Continue project Lesson 9: Continue project Lesson 10: Works Cited page, editing, and course wrap-up!
Learning Goals
Students will learn to think and write critically and hone their writing, organizational, and MLA skills.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Formal Essay Writing and MLA
Introduction to the formal essay writing process and MLA formatting and citing Lesson 2:
Civil War REHUGO
This lesson introduces the AP English REHUGO writing essay using the Civil War as the basis of the writing activity Lesson 3:
The Works Cited Page and Continuation of the Civil War REHUGO Essay
This lesson goes through the steps of compiling a Works Cited page and is a continuation of the lesson two essay writing process Lesson 4:
Civil Rights Movement REHUGO Full Essay with Introduction and Conclusion
Using the Civil Rights Movement and a photograph, this lesson guides learners through the complete analysis essay writing process Other Details
Parental Guidance
Learners should have access to a typing software such as Google Docs or Word to ensure learners know how to properly set up and type a document in MLA format.
Learners will be watching a video video clip of the movie Gettysburg from this site: https://www.americanrhetoric.com/MovieSpeeches/moviespeechgettysburg.html, and we will also be using Biography.com as a source for this class.
Supply List
Handouts, outlines, and rubrics will be provided for this class. Learners should have access to a writing utensil, notebook paper, and typing software such as Google Docs or Word to ensure learners know how to properly set up and type a document in MLA format.
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North Dakota Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
5 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from College of St. Scholastica
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Jamestown College
Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education from Jamestown College
Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Jamestown College
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Jamestown College
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My goal is to guide learners through the enriching world of writing, the practicality of important adulting life skills, and the everyday relevance of consumer math and personal finance. Setting learners up for success now and later on in their life is essential, and I hope to be part of that journey! Recently being recognized as an Outstanding Educator on Outschool in both 2023 and 2024 has further motivated me to create an empowering and engaging learning environment for all learners!
My academic journey led me to acquire Bachelor's Degrees in English, Journalism, Writing, Finance, and Music, topped with a Master’s Degree in Education. I LOVE to learn and share that knowledge with others 🙂. Throughout my teaching tenure, I spent 21 years in a high school setting, am an adjunct professor, and the proud owner of a private piano studio. With my experience of 26 years in teaching, both online and in-person, I've honed my skills to become a multifaceted educator passionate about fostering growth and knowledge. I am here to help your learners grow and gain confidence!
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