Essay Writing: From Beginning To End
In this 6-week class we’ll spend one class each on: brainstorming, planning the essay, writing the introductory paragraph, writing the body, writing the conclusion, and putting it all together.
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What's included
6 live meetings
4 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will be assigned part of the essay to write for the first five weeks. The final week I will assign an essay topic for them to write the whole essay (a 4-5 paragraph essay).Assessment
When students finish homework and turn them in I will read them and give them some helpful feedback so their writing can improve.Grading
I can offer grades if specifically requested. Grades will be percentage grades. 100% is a perfect score. Grading will depend on how hard the student works and how much they improve over the course. I'll only give one score: a final score at the end of the course (at the end of the 6 weeks).Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 10
Each class we’ll focus on a specific part of essay writing: brainstorming, planning the essay, writing the introductory paragraph, writing the body, writing the conclusion, and putting it all together. We’ll start with some examples and then discuss how we can write that particular part of the essay. I have a list of essay topics that we'll work from and I have a power point put together for each class. Part of the class will be discussion: discussing the essay topic we are working on and brainstorming together.
Learning Goals
By the end of the six weeks, students will be able to write a four to five paragraph essay: from start to finish.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Brainstorming
We’ll take a look at a few essay topics and practice brainstorming to think through ideas. This is a good exercise in thinking creatively. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Planning The Essay
We’ll review what it means to brainstorm and think of ideas and then plan out what we might write about in a practice essay. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Writing an Introduction
The introductory paragraph is often the most difficult to write. We’ll take a look at some key strategies for writing a good introduction and practice writing a few introductory paragraphs in class. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Writing The Body
In this class we’ll brainstorm, plan, write an introductory paragraph, and write the body of a practice essay. We’ll also talk about specific vocabulary that can help the essay flow well and stay organized. 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students should have at least some understanding of basic grammar, spelling, and how to put together sentences and paragraphs.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English from The Master's College
I have over 3 years' experience of teaching essay writing to high schoolers and college students. I'm also a published children's author. Reviews
Live Group Course
$10
weekly or $60 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-16
4-8 learners per class
