Basic Essay Boot Camp
In this 3 day boot camp we will learn about and practice steps to creating a basic 5 paragraph essay.
Teacher Lia, M.S.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(38)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Students will develop and communicate their ideas to explain a topic of their choice through the structure of the five paragraph essay. This class is about learning to use the structure of the essay to clearly explain one's ideas to a general audience. The prompts are designed so that the writer will be the expert on the chosen topic and will not need to do research or provide citations. This way we can focus specifically on the format and the writing. We'll review basic paragraph construction and cover the components of an essay, including: - the hook - the thesis statement - evidential support - clear transitions - a conclusion that shows why your information matters Day 1: Using Google Slides, I'll introduce essay components and their importance in delivering the author's information. We'll read and analyze a model essay, allowing students to identify the components and see how they do their jobs in practice. We'll discuss our class rubric for evaluating the essays, and how these can be used as a writing guide. Students will then select a prompt from those I provide, or propose their own topic. Students will fill out their essay outlines and begin crafting their paragraphs in the time remaining. Day 2: Students will complete first drafts of their essays and receive feedback on these to guide their revisions Students will check their essays against the rubric criteria If time remains, students will begin their final drafts Day 3: Students will work on implementing their revisions and will try to complete final drafts of their five paragraph essays. After the conclusion of our third class session, students have 24 hours to submit their final essay to me. I'll provide written feedback/evaluation for each essay submitted on time within 36 hours of receiving the essay. I'll provide an individualized Google Doc for each learner in which s/he can write the essay. This allows for collaboration in class and facilitates feedback.
Learning Goals
Students will:
Learn the purpose, components, and structure of a five paragraph essay.
Use what they've learned to develop their own five paragraph essays
Revise their writing based on a rubric and feedback
Other Details
Supply List
computer with keyboard ability to share a Google doc with the teacher
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.8
38reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Montana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree from University of Montana
In my classes we focus on high quality literature, reading for meaning, writing, and the natural world. My approach is warm, friendly, and investigative. I see students as fellow adventurers in this fascinating world we share. There's nothing more delicious than digging in together to wonder, explore, learn, and create.
A certified elementary teacher, with a BA in Elementary Education and an MS in Environmental Studies, I have 20 years of professional teaching experience in both public and private settings. I've taught students in all grades from K through 8, and in a wide range of settings from remote reservation schools and one room school houses in tiny ranching communities to mixed cultural urban settings and private Montessori schools.
The world is our oyster, learners! Let's explore it!
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Live Group Class
$49
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-6 learners per class
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