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Be You & Become a Better Writer: Expository Essay Writing, Self-Paced

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Ages 9-13
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In this 7-lesson, self-paced, 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.
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7 pre-recorded lessons
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Assignments
1-2 hours per week. 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.
Certificate of Completion
1 after class completion

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, self-paced, expository essay writing course, 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 as well as a project presentation. 

Each lesson will include a video explaining the lesson that will be completed in Nearpod. In the lesson there will be videos and mini-assignments the learner will complete that will help support the the completion of the essay they are working on. Learners will complete their essays on a private Google Slide link or submit their handwritten work to receive written feedback on Mondays.

⚫️Lesson 1: Introduction to the 5 Text Structures + Revising & Editing
~Part 1: Learners will learn about the 5 text structures and share interests and passions with peers via discussion board to brainstorm ideas for essay topics 
~Part 2: Learners will learn how to revise & edit so they can apply these skills to their essays each week

🟢Lesson 2: Sequence Essay 
~Part 1: learners 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
~Part 2: 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

🔵Lesson 3: Description Essay
~Part 1: learners 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
~Part 2: 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

🟠Lesson 4: Compare & Contrast Essay
~Part 1: learners 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
~Part 2: 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

🟡Lesson 5: Cause & Effect Essay
~Part 1: learners 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
~Part 2: 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

🟣Lesson 6: Problem & Solution Essay
~Part 1: learners 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
~Part 2: 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

🔴Lesson 7: Project Presentation  
~Learners 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 via drawing or slides 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.
Each learner will receive a certificate of completion upon completing the 5 essays and project. 

"Be You and Become a Better Writer" classes are designed to help students improve their writing and express their individuality with the support and guidance of a K-12 certified English teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience. 
Looking forward to helping you BE YOU and BECOME A BETTER WRITER!

Learning Goals

Learners will learn how to write 5 different essays using expository writing strategies.

Syllabus

7 Lessons
over 7 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction to the 5 Text Structures + Revising & Editing
 Learners 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. 
Lesson 2:
Sequence Essay
 Learners 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. 
Lesson 3:
Description Essay
 Learners 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. 
Lesson 4:
Compare & Contrast Essay
 Learners 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. 

Other Details

Parental Guidance
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
Supply List
Learners may handwrite essays. Handouts will be available to print.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Lessons inspired by Empowering Writers Expository Writing

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Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Baylor University - Waco, Texas
Classroom teacher in the state of Texas for 5th and 6th grade English for 5 years. 

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