What's included
11 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursAssignments
2-4 hours per week. Each week learners will complete part or all of a 5 paragraph essay, and the teacher will send them feedback on the assignmentGrading
After each assignment the teacher will send the parent a percentage for the assignment as well as the current class average for their learnerClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
Writing a 5 paragraph essay is one of the most important skills a person can learn. But, it isn't always interesting or fun. In this class learners will learn the basics of writing a 5 paragraph essay and be able to choose from a variety of topics and facts to use in their essay, as well as various writing tips to help them with their writing. Each week they will write part of or an entire 5 paragraph essay which they should turn in to the teacher before the next week's class for feedback and grading.
Learning Goals
Learners will learn how to write a 5 paragraph essay
Syllabus
2 Units
11 Lessons
over 11 WeeksUnit 1: Parts of an Essay
Lesson 1:
Thesis
How to write an essay outline and thesis statement
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Sandwich Paragraph
How to write a sandwich paragraph
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Introduction
How to write an introduction
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Body Paragraphs
How to write 3 body paragraphs
30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
No prerequisites are needed, but this class is designed for learners who have No essay writing experience. Those with some essay writing class may find it too easy.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a former Home School student who has never stopped learning! I love history and telling stories verbally and through writing, and I want to share that passion with others. I believe the statement is true: “Those who don’t learn from History are doomed to repeat it.” We need to learn from the past to shape our own futures and the world in general. I believe the best way to learn about history is to learn about the people who lived through it and what they experienced and tell their stories. I love telling stories through writing and enjoy public speaking, so storytelling is a natural combination of the two.
I have 4 years of teaching experience in a variety of places from teaching/coaching drama and dance for homeschoolers in a group setting, to homeschooling two young children for a few months, to teaching English as Second Language (ESL) to college students, to teaching Arts and Crafts at a Summer Camp. I am currently a ESL teacher online with VIPKid. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Communication from Stevenson University.
I love to travel both in the US and internationally. I’ve spent time in almost every state on the East Coast and driven through the rest. I’ve visited seven different countries and lived in Asia for 17 months.
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Live Group Course
$9
weekly or $94 for 11 classes1x per week, 11 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-6 learners per class