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Class Mini: Become a Better Writer - Better Essay Introductions

Completed by 10 learners
Ages 9-12
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In this one-time class, learners will become better at writing by creating an intriguing essay introduction using simple strategies. #academic
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Meets once
3-6 learners per class
30 min

What's included

1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 6
Does your writing sometimes start like this? 
**Today I am going to tell you about cats and dogs.**
Let's become better writers!  
In this one-time class, we will look at how to create a better, more intriguing essay introduction using strategies that can be applied to any essay! 

Learners will begin class by sharing their favorite place or activity they enjoy.  Learners will learn how to take the information from an essay and use it to create a 3-sentence introduction. They will create a "not-so-good" introduction sentence comparing two activities or places they enjoy.  They will revise that sentence into three: a hook, an introduction to the topic, and a topic sentence (thesis) using the strategies taught in the lesson. We will share our introductions with the class and see how each learner became a better writer!

I am a K-12 certified ELA teacher who has taught these lessons in the classroom for several years as well as on Outschool as part of my expository writing classes and I have seen amazing introductions created. Now it's time to see your learner become a better writer!

This class is a great way to see if your learner would be a good fit for my 8-week expository writing course.

Learning Goals

Learners will learn how to create intriguing essay introductions using strategies taught in the lesson.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Google slides will be used on screen-share to present information to learners.
Supply List
Please print the hand-out listed on the welcome message and bring a pencil! If you do not have printer access, please bring lined paper.
 1 file available upon enrollment
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Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Baylor University - Waco, Texas
Classroom teacher in the state of Texas for 5th and 6th grade English for 5 years. 

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