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Executive Function Skills and High School English: Writing With A Plan

Equip your student with essential executive function skills to excel in high school English. This course focuses on strategies that improve planning, organization, and writing performance, to build a strong foundation for English classes.
Dr. Brooke Nelson
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Class

What's included

4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Students will receive weekly homework assignments designed to reinforce the skills covered in class. This includes writing prompts, planning exercises, and executive function drills. Students may also receive personalized feedback on their writing to help guide improvement.
Assessment
If requested, I will offer detailed feedback on each student’s strengths and areas for improvement, including personalized next steps to guide further study and test preparation.

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Join "Executive Function Skills and High School English: Writing With A Plan" to develop essential executive function skills that will elevate your high school writing. Designed for students aged 14-18, this course will focus on practical strategies to improve planning, organization, and time management—critical skills for excelling in English class. By mastering these executive function skills, students will be able to write with confidence and ease, whether for essays, research papers, or literature analysis. This class not only boosts writing performance but also helps students apply these skills across all their academic subjects.

What Will Be Taught?

Each class will cover key executive function skills in the context of high school English and writing:
•	Strategies for planning and organizing essays and other writing assignments.
•	Time management techniques for completing writing tasks efficiently.
•	Approaches to staying focused and motivated while writing.
•	Techniques for analyzing literature and developing strong thesis statements.
•	Practical exercises to apply executive function skills to writing and literature assignments.

Class Structure:

This class meets once a week for 55 minutes, with each session dedicated to a specific theme. Classes include:

•	Interactive Discussions: Students share writing challenges and collaborate on solutions.
•	Executive Function Drills: Weekly exercises to enhance planning, organization, and focus.
•	Writing Activities: Engaging tasks to practice skills in real-world writing scenarios.
•	Real-World Applications: Learn how executive function skills extend beyond English class into everyday academic life.
Learning Goals
Improve executive function skills like planning, organization, and time management.
Develop strong writing strategies for high school English.
learning goal

Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Planning and Organizing Your Writing
 Learn how to break down assignments, set goals, and organize your writing effectively. These skills benefit not only high school English but also all academic tasks. We will work on setting SMART goals, planning time for revisions, making realistic time estimates for writing tasks, and recognizing your own personal writing pace. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Time Management for Writing Success
 Develop strategies for managing your time during writing assignments. This lesson focuses on techniques to stay on track and meet deadlines with less stress. We will work on “chunking” tasks, finding what works for you – like “eating the frog” or “three tasks”, developing accountability both internally and externally, and using methods like pomodoro timers to focus when managing time. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Analyzing Literature with Confidence
 Learn how to read literature critically and develop strong thesis statements. These skills are essential for writing effective essays and literature analysis papers. We will work on developing repeatable structures to limit the mental load of the initial planning work for essays. This will allow students to set realistic time management goals and avoid the trap of allowing the first steps to become overwhelming. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Writing with Focus and Motivation
 Discover ways to stay focused and motivated while writing. This final session integrates all executive function skills learned in the course, ensuring students are ready to tackle any writing challenge. 
55 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This course includes discussions of test-related stress and anxiety, as well as practical strategies for improving focus and time management. Parents are encouraged to participate in conversations at home to help students apply these executive function skills beyond the classroom.
Pre-Requisites
No specific prerequisites are required, but a motivation to improve writing performance helps!
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined January, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in Religious Studies from Claremont Graduate University
Master's Degree in History from University of California, Irvine
With over 14 years of experience in education, I specialize in high school writing. My approach integrates research-based techniques with interactive learning experiences, ensuring that each class is engaging, informative, and effective.

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$63

weekly or $250 for 4 classes
1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-10 learners per class

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