English Foundations | Essay structure 101
Effectively being able to write in English is a core skills for students to learn and a very powerful tool too! This one-time class will explore how to structure an essay correctly, and in a way that can be used for a variety of situations.
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
This lesson looks to explore one of the fundamental skills of writing in English, and that is of being able to structure and write an essay effectively and with correct writing conventions. Students will learn of what makes an effective and ineffective essay, the structure of an introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion and the formula to build an essay across different subject areas. This class is structured between explicit teaching (teacher-directed), collaborative discussion among students and the teacher and small tasks students can engage with whilst learning.
Learning Goals
Students will learn:
To differentiate effective from ineffective essays by looking at structure and clarity.
To learn about writing conventions.
To write an effective introduction.
To write effective body paragraphs.
To write an effective conclusion.
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in English from Flinders University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Flinders University
I am a currently certified and practicing teacher in Australia in the subject specialisations of English and history.
I currently hold:
Bachelor of Middle/Secondary Education
Bachelor of Arts (English/History)Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$19
per classMeets once
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
6-12 learners per class
