$20
weeklyor $40 for 2 classes
Creative Writing Enrichment Course
New class
Ages 10-14
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week, 2 weeks
2-9 learners per class
45 min
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will complete the writing of an informative essay about an African-American heroine or hero. A total of at least one but no more than two essays will be written.Assessment
Students will be given a choice to engage in self-assessment, peer-assignment, or both.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
First of all, thank you for your interest in this course. In choosing this course, students will learn how to effectively write a five-paragraph informative essay about an unsung, African-American heroine or hero. In addition, students will be given a choice in selecting the heroine or hero and will learn how to research information about that person. In an attempt to develop cognitive skills, students will be asked to analyze, critique, and score either their own work, that of a classmate, or both. The critique will be based on a rubric which includes grammar, sentence structure, the accuracy of information, creativity, focus, and excitement. Lesson one will focus on learning how to effectively write an informative essay. Students will review and analyze effective informative essays. Students will learn the requirements and structure of an informative essay. First identifying the heroine or hero to write about, students will learn and develop their research skills. If the student has no clue as to who to write about, then the teacher will provide a list of choices, based on the field of interest. Writing, researching, analyzing, and evaluating are many of the skills necessary to succeed in high school and college. For a homework assignment, students will complete the writing of, at least, one informative essay about a heroine or hero. Lesson two will be about analyzing and critiquing informative essay homework assignments. In an effort to improve their own writing skills, students review and revise their own and/or the work(s) others, depending on student preference. Week 1: Day 1: Introduction to Writing an Informative Essay. Objective: Students will explore writing an Informative Essay. Students will learn about the essentials of a well written informative essay: Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusions to name a few items. Week 2 Day 2: Analyzing, Critiquing, and Revising Informative Essay Homework Assignments. Objective: Students will develop their cognitive skills in critiquing informative essays. This course will challenge student thinking, meet the student where they are, and move them forward. I welcome any concerns or questions.
Learning Goals
The goal of this course is to improve and develop students’ reading, writing, research, and cognitive skills.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please note, this class may include classroom discussions and videos that may be upsetting to some children if they are not aware of the history of the United States and its treatment of African-American people throughout its history.
Supply List
Access to a computer and the internet or smart phone for research and writing.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Students will use the internet as a tool for researching reliable sources of information. Students will cite informative essays by reliable sources of information.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Teaching Certificates
New York Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
New York Teaching Certificate
New York Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Aside from being a socially, emotionally trained educator and certified in dealing with at-risk students, I am a published writer who has written for newspapers and magazines.
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