What's included
12 pre-recorded lessons
12 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
2-4 hours per week. includedGrading
Teacher will give percentages for each assignmentClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
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. For each lesson they will write part of or an entire essay which they should post in the classroom 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. There will be a video lecture for each lesson and the teacher will comment with feedback, and send a grade to the parent.
Learning Goals
Learners will learn how to write essays
Syllabus
2 Units
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksUnit 1: Parts of an Essay
Lesson 1:
Overview of essay structure
Parts of an essay, Thesis statements
Lesson 2:
Sandwich Paragraphs
Overview of paragraph structure, how to write a sandwich paragraph
Lesson 3:
Introductions
Writing an introduction
Lesson 4:
Body Paragraphs
Writing body paragraphs, Transitioning between paragraphs
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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$18
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Ages: 13-18