Equipped for High School: Writing in Middle School
This class is centered around fundamentals of writing essays within middle school. The class delves into writer's purpose: to persuade, entertain, and inform. We will focus on these purposes to prepare to be better writers in high school.
Ria Purcell
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What's included
8 live meetings
8 in-class hoursAssignments
1-2 hours per week. 3 essays in the duration of the class, a persuasive essay, informative, and entertaining.Assessment
I offer feedback to parents on each of my learners after every class.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
The fundamentals of writer's purpose will be explored in depth. Why do writers write how they do? Of course, their purpose exists in this realm of the Author's Purpose Pie: to persuade, inform, and entertain. This class will include each author's purpose in depth, with an addition of practice writing an essay for each. My classes offer a student-led approach, and allow each student to gain strengths in areas of writing that they may need more help in.
Learning Goals
How to Write to Inform, Persuade, and EntertainElements of Author's Purpose: Persuade, Inform, and Entertain
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Overview of Author's Purpose
This lesson is centered to instruct learners on why author's write: to entertain, persuade, or to entertain. We will work through short passages that encapsulate these purposes, and work together to interpret how each writer is able to convey a main idea to us. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Writing to Persuade
This lesson is formally structured around the persuasive essay. The lecture will instruct learners about the fundamentals of a persuasive essay, and will be given an essay prompt to start working on before next class. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Persuasive Essay Workshop
This lesson is an interactive, student-led session suited at revising, editing, and formulating our persuasive essays. At the end of the session, each learner will have an opportunity to share some of their creative draft. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Writing to Inform
This lesson is formally structured around the informative essay. The lecture will instruct learners about the fundamentals of a informative essay, and will be given an essay prompt to start working on before next class. 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class is intentionally designed to support all unique learning needs. Please message me if there is anything you want for me to know about your learner, so I can best serve the needs of your learner!
Pre-Requisites
Common understanding of an essay format, how to write complex sentences, and construct 3-6 sentence paragraphs.
Supply List
-Reliable internet connection -Pen/Pencil -Google Docs or Microsoft Word -Paper We will be writing a total of three essays in the duration of this class. Learners must have either paper or an electronic document system that allows them to complete this!
Language of Instruction
English (Level: A2)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined July, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Oregon State University
I graduated with my Bachelor's Degree in English in 2023, and I have been an English tutor for almost three years now. English is my truest passion, along with helping others develop their reading and writing skills. Reviews
Live Group Course
$200
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-18 learners per class
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