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Before the Essay: Middle School Writing Projects
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
The most common question from parents after taking Paragraph Construction Zone and Advanced Paragraphs is, "What comes next?" For those students who aren't quite ready to compose essays, the answer is, THIS CLASS! We will bridge the gap between paragraphs and essays by focusing on longer styles of writing that aren't as structured as essays but that still build skills of brainstorming, organization, grammar, and composition. Week 1: Narrative writing. Students will have the option of...
6 lessons//6 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Class 1: Narrative WritingStudents will have the option of writing a personal narrative (something that really happened) or a fictional narrative. However, either style must showcase the following elements: an interesting hook, dialogue, description, sentence variety, and certain literary elements such as metaphors and similes.Week 2Lesson 2Class 2: Narrative WritingStudents will revise their narrative drafts during class time, specifically asking whether their compositions show various styles of sentence openings and lengths, strong word choice, and snappy dialogue.Week 3Lesson 3Week 3: Expository WritingThink of this as a "baby" essay. Students will select a topic that they can "expose," or explain, to their readers. In this class, they will work on writing the middle paragraph that gives information about their topic. Prior to this, they will work on graphically organizing their information.Week 4Lesson 4Week 4: Expository WritingAfter revising their middle body paragraph, students will compose an introduction (and yes, a thesis!) and conclusion.Week 5Lesson 5Week 5: Persuasive WritingThe fifth week will focus on explaining and practicing persuasive techniques, as well as brainstorming the affirmative and negative sides of a topic (all topics will be age-appropriate). Students will work on writing a series of persuasive reasons for the body of their composition. These will not be full paragraphs, however. The focus is on understanding the structure of an essay while paring down the actual body "paragraphs."Week 6Lesson 6Week 6: Persuasive WritingThe final week, students will compose a thesis, introduction, and conclusion to pair with their body sentences.
My passion -- as well as my professional background -- is writing. Professionally, I hold a B.A. in Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and I've been published in numerous newspapers and magazines. I've also taught writing and literature classes to students of all ages and abilities. On a personal note, I have homeschooled all five of my children and taught them all to read and write... and with each it has been a different experience! What's easy for one child is not easy for another. When I teach online, I always remember that it's important to keep learning fun and to incorporate different methods of teaching to reach all my students.
Homework Offered
Learners can expect to turn in three papers. Most of the writing (and revising, if necessary) will be completed at home.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
For each paper submitted, learners will receive detailed feedback from the instructor.Grades Offered
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
***Use coupon code LORELLE20245 for $5 off any class.*** Welcome! I'm here because I love writing, reading, and teaching, and through Outschool I'm able to blend all three. I offer classes in writing and literature analysis (especially poetry),...
Group Class
$100
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
55 min
Completed by 74 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-9 learners per class