$35
per classEssay Basics: Expository (4-Square Method) **Recommended for STAAR Prep
Completed by 17 learners
Ages 12-15
Live One-Time Class
Live video meetings
Meets once
2-4 learners per class
90 min
What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students will have one week to submit a complete rough draft essay.Assessment
Mr. Conway will grade and return all work submitted within one week of the class date.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 9
We will cover expository essay basics, including essay structure, paragraph structure, how to break down and understand a writing prompt, and how to apply personal interests to academic writing assignments. Students will have time to brainstorm and discuss ideas during class. Then, they will have one week from the class date to write and submit their own work. Mr. Conway will review and return their graded work with comments and suggestions. Students will leave class with more confidence, and tools, tips, and thinking skills that they can apply to any writing assignment. A paper and a pen or pencil to take notes is recommended.
Learning Goals
How to successfully complete the following tasks:
1. Break down and understand a writing prompt
2. Choose a topic
3. Write a proper thesis statement
4. Write complete paragraphs using TEDLs
5. Replace vague words with detailed descriptions
6. Identify all necessary components of an essay
7. Properly use the Four-Square model
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Ted Conway has spent his teaching career working with students of all ages that need extra support due to unique life experiences and/or learning styles. He understands the time it takes to learn new skills, and that no student wants to fail — no matter how reluctant they may seem.
For the past seven years, he has taught English, English as a Second Language, Reading, and Writing to students from 7th through 12th grade, and is certified by the Texas Education Agency in English Language Arts & Reading and English as a Second Language.
Ted earned his BA in Professional Writing from the University of New Mexico in 2011 and went on to earn an MFA in Screenwriting from Hollins University in 2015. He also holds an A.A.S. in Culinary Arts and is a trained vegan chef!
When Ted isn't teaching or studying, he is usually working on a screenplay, creating music, editing video, or cooking up a feast!
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