Essay Writing Boot Camp (Middle School)
Learn to write a high-quality, academically rigorous research essay in a few accessible steps.
Becky McCoy
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(17)
What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 35 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Writing an essay can be a time-consuming slog, especially when you first start out! In this class, I walk students through the process of writing an essay from beginning to end, arming them with tricks and tools to do it quickly and effectively, without sacrificing quality or content. During class time, I use a combination of slides, videos, examples, writing exercises, and their own essay project, so students get hands-on practice of the process, ensuring their understanding of the techniques they're learning. I will cover: Structure Thesis Brainstorming Outline Paragraphs Research Quote Integration Transitions Introduction and Conclusion Bibliography And answer any questions the students may have in the process!
Learning Goals
Essay writing is a skill that is often underdeveloped, leaving students feeling overwhelmed and lost. By the end of the course, students will understand the basic elements of an essay and how to effectively put them together to produce high-quality work. They will learn the function of a thesis statement, different brainstorming techniques and how to use them to form a thesis, how to write an outline, how to structure a paragraph, how to find scholarly sources and avoid non-reputable ones, how to integrate their research into their argument, how to use transition phrases, and how to write introductions, conclusions, and bibliographies.
Other Details
Supply List
The student will be required to choose a topic to write an essay on, so they should come to class with a favourite book that they have consistent access too (i.e. not borrowed and needing to be returned until after the course is finished).
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined July, 2019
4.9
17reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I was known for my excellent essay-writing skills during my undergraduate degree, and I have spent the years since then sussing out the very best ways to pass on that knowledge. I have taught this class many times in real life, with excellent results. Reviews
Live Group Class
$65
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
55 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-5 learners per class
