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Argument Essay Workshop: Argument Writing for Middle School

Completed by 11 learners
Ages 9-13
Live Group Class
In this 2-week course, students will meet twice each week to learn how to plan, organize, and write and argument essay using the four-square writing method.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(63 reviews)
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Live video meetings
2x per week, 2 weeks
1-6 learners per class
50 min

What's included

4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. There is no assigned homework, but students may want to spend time outside of class working on any portions of the essay that they did not get to finish in class.

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
The 4-square organizer is a tool that students can use to help them plan and organize any argument essay.  In this course, students will be taught how to use the 4-square organizer to write an argument essay.  Over the course of four lessons, students will learn how to organize argument essays, craft thesis statements, create body paragraphs that contain relevant evidence and move their arguments forward, and write strong counterarguments.  Each lesson will focus on a different part of the argument essay.  By the end of the class, students will have written a well organized five-paragraph argument essay.

Lesson 1:  Students will learn how to use the 4-square organizer to plan out their argument essays.

Lesson 2:  Students will learn how to write strong openings and craft thesis statements.

Lesson 3:  Students will learn how to write body paragraphs that contain topic sentences, relevant evidence, and strong reasoning.

Lesson 4:  Students will learn how to write counterargument paragraphs and closing paragraphs.

Students will be given feedback on their writing during class.  They are strongly encouraged to share their writing in the Outschool classroom to receive written feedback and suggestions.

Learning Goals

Students will learn how to organize and write argument essays.
Students will learn how to write thesis statements.
Students will learn how to write counterarguments.

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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined August, 2021
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63reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in Education from Quinnipiac University
Welcome to class! I am a licensed English and special education teacher who has been working in middle school classrooms for over thirteen years.  I love working with students and helping them grow as readers and writers. I teach classes designed to help students build their vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing skills.  I believe that with the right tools and strategies, every student can learn to love reading!  When I'm not teaching, I am crocheting, playing with my pets, or watching a musical. I look forward to working with your child this year!

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