Essay Writing Masterclass With 'Little Women' (1:1)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed55 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1-2 hours per week. 1000 word essay assignmentAssessment
Essay marking and feedbackGrading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Intermediate Level
Immerse yourself in a one-on-one essay writing masterclass, tailored to meet your unique learning needs. This exclusive class is designed to provide you with a deep understanding of the art of essay writing, ensuring your academic success. We will utilize 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott as the cornerstone for our insightful discussions. Before embarking on this enriching journey, make sure you have read the entire novel to maximize your experience. Throughout this private course, you will craft a 1000-word essay, which you will present during the lesson. Following your presentation, the essay will be submitted for marking and in-depth feedback, ensuring you receive expert guidance to refine your writing skills. Class Structure: Lesson 1: 'Little Women' Immersion - We will delve into the novel, exploring its background, storyline, and key themes, setting the stage for your essay journey. Lesson 2: Essay Mastery - Receive one-on-one guidance in understanding essay questions, practicing essay-writing techniques, decoding essay titles, and honing your referencing and brainstorming skills. Lesson 3: Crafting Your Essay - Learn the art of essay structure, research, quoting, linking, paraphrasing, and plagiarism avoidance. Homework assignment: Create a 1000-word essay on your chosen title. Lesson 4: Shine as an Essayist - Present your meticulously crafted essay, allowing you to showcase your writing talents and receive positive criticism and feedback. Unlock your writing potential with our personalized one-on-one masterclass. Enroll today to refine your essay writing skills and achieve academic excellence with the support of expert feedback and guidance.
Learning Goals
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1 - Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1.A - Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1.B - Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1.C - Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1.D - Establish and maintain a formal style.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1.E - Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2.A - Introduce a topic clearly and provide a general observation and focus.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2.B - Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2.C - Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2.D - Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2.E - Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.4 - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.5 - With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.6 - Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
These standards cover various aspects of essay writing, argumentation, informative writing, and the development of writing skills.
Other Details
Supply List
Learners will need a copy of Little Women
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott in the public domain
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Northampton
I hold a Bachelor of Arts with Honors (BA Hons) in English Literature and possess a Diploma in Teaching Literacy for both Primary and Secondary Schools. Additionally, I am presently pursuing a Master of Arts (MA) degree in English Literature and am certified as an English Language teacher with a TEFL qualification.
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Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$40
per sessionMeets on demand
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14