Creative Essay and Speech Writing
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
Chrissie D
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(297)
What's included
12 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
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 speechesClass 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.
Joined March, 2020
4.8
297reviews
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. Reviews
Live Group Course
$9
weekly or $102 for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-4 learners per class
