Essay Writing for Middle Schoolers!

In this course, students will learn how to write an effective essay at the middle school level. They will learn steps needed in order to write a 5 parapragh I will structure the class by using screen shares of slides, showing students how to use sites for evidence in their persuasive writing and by discussion and Q & A. We'll also look at sample essays, or parts of essays, to evaluate changes that need to be made. 
Session 1: What is one expected to write in middle school Language Arts? Do you know how to write an essay?
Session 2: Identifying a topic and essay forms. MLA vs. APA formatting. 
Session 3: Narrowing down your topic, determining sources and quotes to use. 
Session 4: Gathering ideas/note taking to form your argument. 
Session 5: Writing an outline, determining your essay writing timeline, ideas how to get participant feedback. 
Session 6: Rough draft writing, editing, proofreading, tools to check your grammar and academic writing. 
Session 7: Sharing your rough draft. Get feedback from peers/teacher. Q & A on how to incorporate feedback. 
Session 8: Sharing your final essay orally and visually. Celebration of our learning and discussion of how you can use skills learned in this course in your future academic writing.