Essay Writing Made Fun With Your Favorite Video Games
In this eight-week class students will learn the finer points of essay writing and gain confidence in their communication skills by writing about their favorite video games.
Tory Anderson
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What's included
8 live meetings
7 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will be expected to complete short writing assignments outside of class. These assignments may take 30 to 60 minutes to complete.Assessment
The instructor will read the written work of each student and give verbal and often written feedback.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
One of the secrets to successful writing is writing on a subject that is of interest to the student. In this class we will study the foundational elements of essay writing using favorite video games as our topic. Modern video games are an art form that deserve discussion and analysis. Students will learn how see games with new eyes as they learn how to analyze the elements that make the games they love fun to play. They will then learn to apply their new vision of their game into written words as they create an essay on the subject. Classes will consist of lecture by the instructor based on his extensive writing experience combined with his personal video gaming experience from the 1970's to the present. Student participation, both verbal and written, will be an important part of the learning experience. Our discussions will be mixed with shorter writing assignments that lead to a complete essay about an aspect of a video game of the student's choice. Unit 1: A brief history of video games Unit 2: Analysis—Breaking a game down into its individual elements Unit 3: Thesis—There’s so much to love about the game. What should I focus on? Unit 4: Sharpening our focus—How to win the essay game Unit 5: Organization—Preparation is key to finishing the game Unit 6: The first draft Unit 7: The second draft Unit 8: Presenting your essay
Learning Goals
Students will learn analytical skills used to understand the elements of their topic
Students will learn how to verbalize a description of their topic to an audience
Students will learn how to develop a thesis (main idea) on their topic
Students will learn how to organize material to support their thesis
Students will learn the importance of a first draft
Students will learn how to edit for a second draft
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The class teaches good essay writing principles. The writing topic will be a video game of the student's choice. Students should come to class with game in mind with which they've had a positive gaming experience.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have an M.A. in English; authored numerous essays, short stories, and novels; and taught critical reading and writing along with creative writing for over ten years. I raised all eight of my children as the timeline of video games unfolded. We've had, and still have, so much fun. The art and creativity that goes into a good video game is something I respect. There is much to be said and written about the subject.Reviews
Live Group Class
$96
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-10 learners per class
