Advanced Writing Preparing for College Level Essay Writing (Full-Curriculum)
Master the art of formal writing! This course empowers teens to excel in argument and analysis essays, use strong textual evidence, and perfect their MLA skills for high-level academic success. If you need a challenge, this is the course!
Daysha Rae, M.Ed
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(582)
Star Educator
Popular
What's included
12 live meetings
10 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Learners will have enrichment activities to work on, shorter essays, and a final REHUGO project they will be working on throughout the course.Assessment
Written and video feedback is provided throughout the course if the learner turns in their essays.Letter Grade
No formal grade will be given unless parents request it. If so, I will grade the learner via rubrics designed for the course writing assignments. Learners will also be provided rubrics to guide them. If you want a grade for your learner, just let me know!Class 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 🔍 Analyze with Confidence: Dive deep into historical documents, analyzing events from the Civil War and Civil Rights Movement.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. 📚 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 Curriculum12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Formal Essay Writing and MLA
Introduction to the formal essay writing process and MLA formatting and citing 50 mins online live lesson
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 50 mins online live lesson
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 50 mins online live lesson
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 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
It is highly recommended that your learner has a background in MLA formatting and citing for this course.
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
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Learners will need access to the web for research purposes.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
582reviews
Star Educator
Popular
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 English Language and Literature from Jamestown College
Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Jamestown College
Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education from Jamestown College
Bachelor's Degree in Music 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
Live Group Course
$265
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
50 min
Completed by 77 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
4-12 learners per class
