Be You & Become a Better Writer: Expository Essay Writing, Self-Paced
Alison Sloan, Writing Teacher | Cert. ELA/ESL
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In this 7-lesson essay writing course, learners will write 5 essays using different text structures & learn how to easily write introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions through teacher feedback & a creative project.
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Intermediate - Advanced Level
***THIS IS A SELF-PACED CLASS - We will not meet live; however, assignments will be reviewed for teacher feedback on Sunday evenings each week for up to 7 weeks.*** In the 7-lesson Expository Writing Unit, learners will learn about each of the five text structures (sequence, description, compare & contrast, cause & effect, problem & solution) and create their own unique five essays that they will present with a project for the last lesson. In lessons 2-6, we will go through the process of...
7 lessons//7 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction to the 5 Text Structures + Revising & EditingLearners will learn about the 5 text structures and share interests and passions with peers via discussion board to brainstorm ideas for essay topics. Learners will learn how to revise & edit so they can apply these skills to their essays each week.Week 2Lesson 2Sequence EssayLearners will read examples of sequence essays and learn how to write an outline of their body paragraphs focusing on being better at using transition words. Learners will learn how to write the introduction and conclusion of the essay using a different hook and final statement, then complete their draft of their essay.Week 3Lesson 3Description EssayLearners will read examples of descriptive essays and learn how to write an outline of their body paragraphs focusing on being better at main idea sentences. Learners will learn how to write the introduction and conclusion of the essay using a different hook and final statement, then complete their draft of their essay.Week 4Lesson 4Compare & Contrast EssayLearners will read examples of compare & contrast essays and learn how to write an outline of their body paragraphs focusing on being better at explaining detail sentences. Learners will learn how to write the introduction and conclusion of the essay using a different hook and final statement, then complete their draft of their essay.Week 5Lesson 5Cause & Effect EssayLearners will read examples of cause & effect essays and learn how to write an outline of their body paragraphs focusing on being better at using "Golden Bricks" in detail sentences. Learners will learn how to write the introduction and conclusion of the essay using a different hook and final statement, then complete their draft of their essay.Week 6Lesson 6Problem & Solution EssayLearners will read examples of problem & solution essays and learn how to write an outline of their body paragraphs focusing on being better at concluding sentences. Learners will learn how to write the introduction and conclusion of the essay using a different hook and final statement, then complete their draft of their essay.Week 7Lesson 7Project PresentationLearners will choose a project option to complete based on one (or more than one!) of their essays to share with other learners via a video recording. Project options include a video demonstration of the sequence topic, a presentation of their descriptive topic, a creative Venn diagram of their compare & contrast topic, a video report as a news anchor of their cause & effect topic, or a video interview with themself of their problem & solution topic submitted through FlipGrid
Learners will learn how to write 5 different essays using expository writing strategies.
Classroom teacher in the state of Texas for 5th and 6th grade English for 5 years.
Homework Offered
Learners will complete the lessons in Nearpod, then complete an essay including prewriting on Google slides. Assignments will take about 1-2 hours each lesson.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Learners may handwrite essays. Handouts will be available to print.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Nearpod - users will not need to create an account, but use first name only when completing the lessons Google slides - a personal link will be sent to each learner that the learner will access as anonymous Flip Grid - leaners will use guest code to log in then enter first name and last initial only
Lessons inspired by Empowering Writers Expository Writing
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Hello! Mrs. Ali here! I am a certified K-12 ELA/ESL writing teacher for the state of Texas with over eleven years of teaching experience in the classroom and online and degrees in psychology, linguistics, and sociology. Mix that all together and...
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weekly or $84 for all content7 pre-recorded lessons
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Completed by 51 learners
Ages: 9-13
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