Essay Writing Basics: Weekly Curriculum Based Writing With Teacher Feedback
In this 10-week course, students learn essay composition basics. My classes aim to help struggling writers improve literacy, build confidence, and practice accountability. Writing is hard, but it doesn't have to be stressful or boring!
Mr. Conway - Certified Teacher: ELA, ESL, & TESOL
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(113)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will write their rough draft essays outside of class. A different task will be assigned each week.Letter Grade
I can give a grade for the individual assignments and class average.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 10
This 8-week course is designed to help students overcome the stress, anxiety, and frustration that comes with writing school essays. Students will complete weekly in-class writing assignments, one rough draft essay, and one final draft essay. Students will learn how to write detailed paragraphs, strong thesis statements, compelling introductions, and effective conclusions. Students will also learn how to use a few tools to outline, plan, and compose their essay which has helped many previous students overcome "Blank Page Anxiety," improve grades, and boost test scores. More importantly, this class will help your young scholar learn how to write and communicate confidently. In addition to core writing skills, the course emphasizes grammar, style, and proper MLA formatting, ensuring that students not only write clearly but also present their work professionally. Mr. Conway will provide personalized feedback on all finished essays. Letter grades in the class and on the final draft are available upon request.
Learning Goals
Students will learn basic essay structure.Students will review basic grammar.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Essay Structure
We will learn basic essay components and the Four Square outline and T.E.D.L. paragraph structure! Then we will loosen up so we can brainstorm! 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Body Paragraphs + Thesis Statement
We will analyze and practice body paragraph structure. Then, we will learn about the purpose of thesis statements! 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Adding Details & Thesis Statement Continued
We will expand our body paragraphs by adding details and compose a complete thesis statement. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Writing Effective Introductions
We will analyze effective introductions and attempt to write a hook and a bridge to complete our introduction paragraphs. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
I am not SPED or Dyslexia certified. However, I have 9 years working with students who have unique learning needs and individualized learning plans. I am also ESL certified and happy to work with English language learners.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2020
4.9
113reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas teacher certified in ELA (English Language Arts) and ESL (English as a Second Language)Reviews
Live Group Course
$20
weekly or $156 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
3-8 learners per class
