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Essay Writing: Descriptive and Narrative

In this four-week class, students will learn how to plan, draft, revise, and edit two types of essays -- descriptive and narrative.
Sherry Miller
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(263)
Class

What's included

4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Working with an experienced writing instructor, students will learn how to write two types of essays -- descriptive and personal narrative. The syllabus is as follows:

Classes 1 and 2: Descriptive essay -- Unlike a narrative essay, which reveals meaning through a personal story, the purpose of a descriptive essay is to reveal the meaning of a subject through detailed, sensory observation.  Students will choose their own subject for this essay.  During Class 1, we will practice descriptive writing with some fun activities.  I will then present a mentor text and discuss the guidelines for a descriptive essay.  Homework:  Students will draft their essay and submit to me for feedback.

During Class 2, students will share their writing, if they wish.  Students will spend the remaining time revising and editing their essays. Homework: Polish essays and submit to me for feedback.

Classes 3 and 4: Personal narrative -- This type of essay is about a personal experience, so it is written in the first person.  Using vivid details and imagery, a personal narrative should have an emotional impact on the reader.  Students will write a personal narrative about a memorable experience in their life, what happened, and what they learned from the experience.  During Class 3, I will present guidelines for writing a personal narrative, and then we will read and analyze examples.  Students will spend the remaining time planning their essays. Homework:  Students will draft their essay and submit to me for feedback.

During Class 4, I will teach students how to add effective dialogue to their narratives.  Students will have time to add dialogue to their narratives and share their work with the class, if they wish.  Students will spend the remaining time revising and editing their essays. Homework: Polish essays and submit to me for feedback.

Like all of my classes, these sessions are highly interactive as I allow time for all students to provide input as I model the different styles of writing and to share their work with their peers.  Furthermore, I emphasize the writing process in my classes -- brainstorming, drafting, revising, and editing. Students are encouraged to submit drafts for my constructive feedback and then make revisions before finalizing their essays.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to follow the writing process and create descriptive and narrative essays.
learning goal

Other Details

Supply List
I will provide PDFs of graphic organizers and sample essays. Essays should be typed in either Google Docs or Word and submitted to me via the Outschool Classroom.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • Google Docs
  • Word
Joined May, 2020
5.0
263reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a certified English Language Arts teacher.  My class offerings include literature, book studies, writing, and grammar.

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$48

for 4 classes
1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min

Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-8 learners per class

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