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Creative Essay and Speech Writing

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Ages 13-18
Live Group Course
In this 12 week Essay and Speech writing class learners will learn how to write a 5 paragraph essay and then apply those skills to speech writing using interesting topics
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(301 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 12 weeks
1-4 learners per class
30 min

What's included

12 live meetings
6 in-class hours
Homework
2-4 hours per week. Each week learners will write an essay or speech, send it to the teacher before class, and prepare to present it in the following class. Presenting in class is optional for essays, but required for speeches

Class Experience

In many ways speech writing and 5 paragraph essay writing are the same thing, when it comes to format and content. The main difference is often the length. In this class learners will learn the basics of writing both and then apply those skills to first a 5 paragraph essay and then a speech. They will be able to choose from a variety of topics and facts to use in their essay. They will also learn various writing tips to help them with their writing, and public speaking skills to help them with the presentation of their speeches. Each week they will write part of or an entire 5 paragraph essay or speech. They should send assignment to the teacher before the next week's class, they will then present in the next week's class.
Speeches will be presented in class, while they will have the option to present their essays in class. 

Week 1: Thesis and Outline
Overview of outline, thesis
Homework: Write outline and thesis statement

Week 2: Introduction
Present Outline and Thesis
Introductions, Ideas and Content
Homework: Write Introduction

Week 3: 3 Points
Present Introductions
3 Points, Transition between paragraphs
Homework: Write 3 Body paragraphs

Week 4: Conclusion
Present 3 Points
Conclusions, Choosing words
Homework: Write conclusion

Week 5: Topical Essay
Present Conclusions
Topical Essays, Writing and editing
Homework: Write 5 Paragraph Topical Essay

Week 6: Comparison Essay
Present Topical Essays
Comparison essays, organization, editing
Homework: Write 5 Paragraph Comparison Essay

Week 7: Spatial Essay
Present Comparison Essays
Spatial Essays, Voice (in writing), conventions
Homework: Write 5 Paragraph Spatial Essay

Week 8: Causal Essay
Present Spatial Essays
Causal Essays, Word choice, sentence fluency
Homework: Write 5 Paragraph Causal Essay

Week 9: Chronological Speeches
Present Causal Essays
Chronological Speeches, Enunciation, Pacing, Presentation Style, Authenticity, Memorized Speeches
Homework: Write Chronological Speech and prepare to present it

Week 10: Problem-Solution Speeches
Present Chronological Speeches
 Problem-Solution Speeches, Inflection, Gestures, Eye Contact, Knowing Your Audience, Manuscript Speeches
Homework: Write Problem-Solution Speech and prepare to present it

Week 11: Persuasive Speeches
Present Problem-Solution Speeches
Persuasive Speeches, Facial Expressions, 3 Second Rule, Choosing a Topic, Extemporaneous Speeches
Homework: Write Persuasive Speech and prepare to present it

Week 12: Impromptu Speeches
Present Persuasive Speeches
Impromptu Speeches, Preparation Time, Audience Members, Keys to Conversation
In class activity: Prepare and give an Impromptu speech

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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined March, 2020
4.8
301reviews
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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. 

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