What's included
12 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Each week will require writing both in class and outside of class.Assessment
Feedback is given on each assignment!Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
This class helps students understand the expectations of college! I firmly believe gaining confidence in themselves is a crucial aspect of their personal and academic growth. In terms of writing skills, we will be completing weekly writing practices and students will receive feedback on their papers each time. This iterative process of writing, receiving feedback, and revising helps them refine their writing skills and develop more effective styles. No matter what major you plan on going for... there will be essays! Lots of them! They don't have to be scary though! A standard 5 paragraph essay with a perfectly crafted thesis statement, a little flare, and your own voice put into it is all you really need! In addition to my creative writing degree, I am currently finishing up my child psychology degree. So all these writing skills and expectations I teach in class are current! No outdated tips and tricks here! ***Please see the syllabus for a detailed breakdown of class time.
Learning Goals
College level writing
Writing skills
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Intro + Formatting
Intro into class and learning how to format papers both in MLA and APA format. This includes font sizes, spacing, page headers, etc.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Research skills
C.R.A.P method, identifying scholarly sources and peer reviewed sources.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Work citation pages
Again, formatting in both MLA and APA format.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Basic writing skills
6 ways to start a sentence, transition words, perfect paragraph form, and crafting thesis statements.
30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We do use YouTube in class for fun video instruction when we can.
Googledocs is also used and shared in class.
Supply List
Googledocs or other word document program for completing writing projects.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Live Group Course
$13
weekly or $156 for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-6 learners per class