What's included
11 pre-recorded lessons
11 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
2-4 hours per week. For each lesson there will be an assignment of writing part or a whole 5 paragraph essayGrading
Each assignment will receive a percentageClass 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 post in the classroom for feedback from the teacher, other learners can also comment on the essay as well. There will be discussion questions posted in the classroom during the week, which learners should respond to as well.
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
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Sandwich Paragraph
How to write a sandwich paragraph
1 assignment
Lesson 3:
Introduction
How to write an introduction
1 assignment
Lesson 4:
Body Paragraphs
How to write 3 body paragraphs
1 assignment
Other Details
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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