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Essay Writing for High School (Semester)
Erica Sirratt
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(262)
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In this 14-week course, students will learn about research, note-taking, outlines, MLA, and more. Students will write an expository essay, argumentative essay, literary analysis, and research essay.
Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
In this class, students will take their essay writing to the next level. We will move beyond the five-paragraph essay and focus on prepping for writing college-level essays. Throughout the semester, we will write an expository essay, argumentative essay, pivotal moment essay (personal narrative), literary analysis essay, and research essay. Writing will be taught through modeling. Students will start out heavily assisted and then slowly, as they become more confident, they will write more...
I have a bachelor's degree in writing and journalism. I worked as a journalist for over five years and won several awards during my career. A large portion of my college years was spent studying creative and essay writing. I have self-published a few fiction books and I am currently working on another. I have taught in homeschool co-ops and taught my own children to read and write. Before changing my degree to writing, my study focus was on education. Several of the classes I took in college were on how to teach writing effectively.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: Available upon requestFeedback: Available upon requestDetails:Grading
Frequency: Available upon requestDetails: Students will receive feedback on their rough drafts and receive grades for final drafts.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Central Arkansas
I have a lot of passions in life, but two of my biggest passions are reading and writing. One of my main goals is to create a love of literature. If a student can read well, the possibilities of what they can learn are endless. I believe that...
Group Class
$15
weekly or $210 for 14 classes1x per week, 14 weeks
50 min
Completed by 111 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-17
3-8 learners per class
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