Test Taking Skills, Study Skills, & Writing Skills
In this multi-day course, students will review grammar, essay structure, how to respond to a prompt, and test-prep and test-taking skills that will help them improve their scores in the writing sections of their standardized tests!
Mr. Conway - Certified Teacher: ELA, ESL, & TESOL
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(114)
What's included
10 live meetings
9 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. On the last day, students will be assigned an essay. They will have one week to turn in the assignment. Mr. Conway will return the essay with detailed notes on how to improve and pass the test!Assessment
On the last day, students will be assigned an essay. They will have one week to turn in the assignment. Mr. Conway will return the essay with detailed notes on how to improve and pass the test!Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Does your child struggle with standardized tests? They are not alone! Standardized tests are not a measure of your child's intelligence, ability, or talent. However, they are still deemed necessary by our education system. Mr. Conway uses resources from real standardized tests to help students learn the secrets to passing the grammar and written portions of standardized tests. However, this is not just teaching to the tests. Students will learn the concepts they need to succeed and practice using tools and tricks that will help them take the test with confidence. What topics will you cover? Students will review the following: - Basic grammar rules - Commas, semi-colons, and other intimidating grammar and punctuation rules! - Basic paragraph structure - Basic essay structure - How to write a short answer response - How to quickly plan and write a standardized test essay - What is a good essay vs. what is a failing essay Week 1 will focus on grammar, sentence structure, and paragraphs. Week 2 will focus on essay writing. This class is best suited for 9th and 10th graders, but students in other grades struggling with similar concepts may also find benefit.
Learning Goals
- Basic grammar rules
- Commas, semi-colons, and other intimidating grammar and punctuation rules!
- Basic paragraph structure
- Basic essay structure
- How to write a short answer response
- How to quickly plan and write a standardized test essay
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents may need to help their child time their written essay.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2020
4.9
114reviews
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!Reviews
Live Group Course
$13
weekly or $127 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-6 learners per class
