Beginner Creative Essay Writing
In this 12 week Essay writing class learners will learn how to write essays using interesting topics
Chrissie D
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(297)
What's included
12 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Learners will have an assignment of either part of an essay or full essay. Length will increase as course continuesGrading
Teacher will send feedback and percentages for each assignment submittedClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
Essay writing 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 essays 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 essay which they should turn in to the teacher before the next week's class for feedback and grading. The required length for the essay will increase as the class goes on, and the longest required length will be 4 to 5 double spaced pages. Week 1: Overview of essay structure Parts of an essay, Thesis statements Homework: Write a thesis statement and outline Week 2: Sandwich Paragraphs Overview of paragraph structure, how to write a sandwich paragraph Homework: Write a sandwich paragraph Week 3: Introductions Writing an introduction Homework: Write an introduction Week 4: Body Paragraphs Writing body paragraphs, Transitioning between paragraphs Homework: Write at least 3 body paragraphs Week 5: Conclusions Writing conclusions Homework: Write a conclusion Week 6: Citing sources MLA Format, Citing websites, citing books, making your voice clear, write now edit later Homework: Make a list of all sources used in previous classes Week 7: Topical essays How to write a topical essay, Organizing your paper, ideas and content Homework: Write a topical essay Week 8: Comparison Essays How to write a comparison essay, thinking about words, sentence fluency Homework: Write a comparison essay Week 9: Chronological Essays How to write a chronological essay, word choice Homework: Write a chronological essay Week 10: Spatial essays How to write a spatial essay, editing your essay Homework: Write a spatial essay Week 11: Causal essays How to write a causal essay, reading Homework: Write a causal essay Week 12: Problem-solution essays How to write a problem-solution essay, conventions Homework: Write a problem-solution essay
Learning Goals
Learners will learn how to write essays
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Overview of essay structure
Parts of an essay, Thesis statements
Homework: Write a thesis statement and outline 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Sandwich Paragraphs
Overview of paragraph structure, how to write a sandwich paragraph
Homework: Write a sandwich paragraph 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Introductions
Writing an introduction
Homework: Write an introduction 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Body Paragraphs
Writing body paragraphs, Transitioning between paragraphs
Homework: Write at least 3 body paragraphs 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
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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. Reviews
Live Group Course
$9
weekly or $102 for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-6 learners per class
