Budding Writers: Writing Your First Informational Essay
An introductory course to expository essay writing that includes citing and paraphrasing text-based evidence.
Tegan Bombard, Homeschooling Parent and Educator
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(454)
What's included
5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1-2 hours per week. Each lesson will have an activity for learners to complete during the lesson. Each lesson will also have an additional practice that the learners can complete to continue applying the newly learned skills. Feedback will be provided to all learners who share their completed practices.Progress Report
Mrs. Bombard can provide you with a progress report for your learner if assignments are completed for each lesson. This is done only at the request of the grown-up enrolling their learner.Certificate of Completion
When a learner submits all of the course activities, Mrs. Bombard will provide your learner with a certificate of completion!Class Experience
Is your learner ready to start using nonfiction text to support their informational writing journey? I'd love to have them join me for this 5-week class where we'll learn to do just that. With personalized feedback provided to each and every learner, we strive to ensure that all learners find success in class. Florida resident? Mrs. Bombard will happily share Florida certification information so you can submit for reimbursement under PEP or UA guidelines!
Learning Goals
Curate a plan for your writing before beginningUse a variety of strategies to capture a reader's attention
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Planning an essay
Gain a comprehensive understanding of effective essay planning. Lesson 2:
Writing the introductory and conclusion paragraphs
Master the art of crafting compelling openings and satisfying conclusions. Lesson 3:
Identifying evidence, quoting, and paraphrasing
Learn techniques for incorporating text evidence to enhance your informational essays. Lesson 4:
Writing body paragraphs
Explore the intricacies of constructing informative and cohesive body paragraphs. Other Details
Supply List
All learning materials will be provided by the teacher. Students should have access to highlighters and writing materials (pencil/paper or technology). Students will need to submit activities to the teacher so that personalized feedback can be provided. This will require students to type their responses, although they may write by hand as well if they have the capability to photograph and upload their assignments.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2017
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Mrs. Bombard is a certified elementary educator in Florida (formerly certified in Georgia and New York) with a M.Ed. in Reading Instruction. During 10+ years teaching in elementary schools in the three states, Mrs. Bombard’s focus has been on developing the knowledge while also facilitating a love of learning. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$12
weekly or $60 for all content5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
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Ages: 8-12
