Essentials to Writing: Introduction to Mastering the Five Paragraph Essay
In this one time essay writing class, learners will write a five paragraph essay and complete a revision.
Teacher Jade's Writing Academy
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What's included
1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
Students will spend out of class time writing and drafting their five paragraph essay. Students will have a week to submit their work and an additional three days to submit their revisions.Assessment
Assessments will be provided through in-text feedback and rubrics.Grading
All submitted work will be returned on a weighted (percentage) rubric with feedback.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner Level
Learning how to write an essay is essential because it builds a foundation for clear and organized communication. Through essay writing, individuals develop critical thinking skills and learn to present their ideas in a structured format. Each paragraph must have a purpose, and mastering this helps convey arguments logically and persuasively. Writing essays also prepares people for academic and professional success, where clear writing is a valuable skill.
This course breaks down how each paragraph in an essay should be developed.
During this course, students will learn how to construct a basic five paragraph essay:
•Introduction (hook, thesis statement)
•Body Paragraphs (topic sentence, supporting details, closing/transitional sentence)
•Conclusion ("upside-down" introduction)
Students will be given three prompts to choose from.
They will have one week to complete and submit their first draft essay.
They will then receive feedback that they will use for their final revision.
While this is a self-paced course, learners will have access to the lesson and are encouraged to submit their essay once they have viewed all the material. They will then be given feedback within 24-36 hours and a week to complete the revision. If more time is needed, they may contact the instructor for an extension.
Additional handouts will be provided to assist with the completion of this course.Learning Goals
Students will learn how to construct a basic five paragraph essay.Students will learn how to develop an outline.
Syllabus
1 Lesson
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Mastering the Five Paragraph Essay
During this course, students will learn how to construct a basic five paragraph essay:
Introduction (hook, thesis statement)
Body Paragraphs (topic sentence, supporting details, closing/transitional sentence)
Conclusion ("upside-down" introduction)
Students will learn how to construct a basic five paragraph essay.
Students will learn how to develop an outline.
Students will learn the elements of an essay.
Students will revise and edit their first draft. Other Details
Learning Needs
Please communicate with the instructor if accommodations or modifications are needed. Academy teachers are trained and educated on how to meet unique learning needs and classes can be adjusted as needed.
Supply List
All class material will be provided by the instructor.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of Minnesota
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in History from University of Minnesota
𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗮𝗱𝗲 (𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿):
I started my path to teaching in college when I volunteered with AmeriCorps. I went on to teach in traditional public schools after I completed my M.Ed and received my teaching license, but I quickly learned the school environment was not the ideal setting for myself or my child. That is when I transitioned to homeschooling and teaching online. I have been teaching writing course for fifteen years. My primary objective in each class is to help the learners feel comfortable and gain confidence in their writing.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
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