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Essay Writing Using the 4 Square Method for Beginners (Semester Part 1) English
Michaela Sellers, M.Ed. - Math and Writing Coach
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In this course Michaela Sellers will teach students how to write 5 paragraph essays using the 4 square method writing method. #academic
Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 7
Beginner Level
The Four Square Writing Method gives students a formula to utilize to help them feel more confident in their writing abilities. Class will be held through discussions, guided and independent practice and sharing of completed work. Students need to have a basic understanding of paragraph structure. Essays should be typed as it is easier to share those and give feedback. Homework can take anywhere from 1 to 3 hours a week depending on the type of essay we are working on and the students ability...
10 lessons//10 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction to the 4 Square MethodStudents will learn how to complete the 4 square outline and use that outline to write a 5 paragraph essay.Week 2Lesson 2Narrative Essay WritingStudents will learn about narrative essay characteristics and compose their own 5 paragraph essay.Week 3Lesson 3Descriptive Essay WritingStudents will learn about descriptive essay characteristics and compose their own 5 paragraph essay.Week 4Lesson 4Expository Essay WritingStudents will learn about expository essay characteristics and compose their own 5 paragraph essay.Week 5Lesson 5Opinion Essay WritingStudents will learn about opinion essay characteristics and compose their own 5 paragraph essay.Week 6Lesson 6Compare and Contrast Essay WritingStudents will learn about compare and contrast essay characteristics and compose their own 5 paragraph essay.Week 7Lesson 7Cause and Effect Essay WritingStudents will learn about compare and contrast essay characteristics and compose their own 5 paragraph essay.Week 8Lesson 8Informative Essay WritingStudents will learn about informative essay characteristics and compose their own 5 paragraph essay.Week 9Lesson 9Persuasive Essay WritingStudents will learn about persuasive essay characteristics and compose their own 5 paragraph essay.Week 10Lesson 10Closing and DiscussionStudent will share persuasive essays and engage in discussion about their essays.
- Students will learn how to organize their thought using an outline.
- Students will use the outline to write 5 paragraph essays.
- Students experience different writing genres.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Each week students will be assigned a 5 paragraph essay to complete.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Written feedback is given on all submitted work.Grading
Frequency: includedDetails: Feedback is given on submitted essays.
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2 Teaching Certificates
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I am a licensed elementary school teacher with endorsements in Gifted education and in Teaching Students of Other Languages. I have over 20 years of classroom teaching and tutoring experience. My passion is gifted education and math. I love...
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$230
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
45 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-12
4-6 learners per class
