Essay Writing Practice: Class ONE
Sean Foster Collins, BA, BEd.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(342)
Strengthen your essay writing skills through a focused study of great short stories.
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 9
In this class, learners will reinforce their essay writing skills through focused writing practice (followed by personalized feedback), while learning the skills of literary analysis. It is a perfect follow up course to my “Middle School Essay Writing Made Easy” writing course. I highly recommend taking it first before taking this course. Link to Middle School Essay Writing Made Easy:...
Students will improve their understanding of great stories, literary criticism, and essay writing.
Prior to joining Outschool in 2020, I was a classroom teacher of middle school and high school specializing in senior level English for more than 20 years.
Homework Offered
There will be work to do after each class to prepare for the following class. Throughout the four weeks, learners will read and answer questions, prepare an essay outline, and compose two essays; each should take about one hour.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students will receive personalized feedback on their essays based on the essay checklist that we use in class.Grades Offered
A PDF copy of the story will be provided to the learners prior to the class
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
The stories and our discussions may get into some mature, perilous, spooky, and mildly violent scenes. Make sure your learner is okay with that.
A PDF copy of the story will be provided to the learners prior to the class along with other handouts and worksheets during the class.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(342)
Teacher Sean Foster Collins has been teaching English and Humanities since 2002. He teaches ESL, English, Writer’s Craft, as well as junior and senior Law classes. His experience includes middle school and high school teaching in Toronto,...
Group Class
$78
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 31 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
3-10 learners per class
