Advanced Essay Writing Preparing for College-Level Writing
Master the art of formal writing! This course empowers teens to excel in argument and analysis essays, use strong textual evidence, and perfect MLA formatting for high-level academic success. If you need a challenge, this is the course!
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
Are you ready to tackle college-level writing with confidence? This course is your step-by-step guide to mastering the argumentative and analysis essays—two of the most essential essay types for college success! 🌟 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮? 📖 Write Like a Pro: Learn to craft well-organized essays that impress professors. 🔍 Analyze with Confidence: Dive deep into historical documents, analyzing events from the Civil War and Civil Rights Movement. 🖋️ Argue Your Case: Develop strong thesis statements, back them up with solid evidence, and cite your sources like a scholar. 🧠 Boost Critical Thinking: Hone your ability to think critically and communicate your ideas effectively. 🎥 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: With engaging video lessons and interactive activities, teens can learn on their own schedule 🕒🏠. Each lesson features 1-2 video lessons, guided notes, and practical enrichment opportunities. I generally respond within 24 hours, but I also set aside time to review enrichment activities every Friday and Sunday, providing guidance and feedback in this flexible self-paced format. 📚 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 -Master the REHUGO analysis process for deep, meaningful insights. -Develop high-level argumentative and analytical writing skills. -Cite sources properly using MLA formatting and create a professional Works Cited page. -Work on a final project tailored to your interests: research and write about a historical event, period, or figure. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 With my experience as a former AP and dual-credit teacher and current college writing professor, I’ve seen exactly what professors expect from student essays. I’ll guide you every step of the way, providing personalized feedback to help you succeed. 🎓 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐔𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 This course builds the writing and critical thinking skills you’ll need not just for college, but for life. Whether you’re aiming to ace your first college essay or become a more confident writer, this class is for you. 📖 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧!
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.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Learners will need access to the web for research purposes. We will be accessing primary documents through the Library of Congress, students will watch a 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.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
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
I have been teaching literature and writing to teens for over 25 years. I hold Bachelor’s Degrees in English, Writing, and Secondary Education, as well as a current teaching license. In 2005, I earned a Master’s Degree in Education and continue to take professional development courses annually to refine my teaching practices and stay current with educational trends and new teaching methods. Alongside my work with pre-teens and teens, I am also an English professor at the university level, where I teach writing and literature courses.
During my 21 years as a high school English teacher, I was proud to help our sophomore students consistently achieve the highest reading and writing scores in the state. My teaching approach focuses on building a strong foundation by breaking the writing process into small, manageable steps. I am super patient and encouraging with my feedback and guidance, ensuring students feel supported and confident as they grow in their writing abilities.
My courses are designed to accommodate all types of learners and abilities, providing a supportive environment where every learner can thrive!Reviews
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