Five-Paragraph Expository Essays
The expository essay is the most common type of writing required in high school and college. In this class, students will write two expository essays and receive detailed feedback from the instructor.
Dana Lorelle, Writing, Vocabulary, Essays
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4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Each week students should expect to work on their essays outside of class. Essay #1 is due after Class 2, and Essay #2 is due after Class 4.Assessment
Following submission of each essay, the instructor will use a rubric to assess the structure of the essay, which will be shared with the learner/parent. The instructor will also offer feedback on mechanics (grammar), style, and content.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
At some point in their educational careers, students will be assigned an expository essay -- so get a head start now! In this class, students will work to understand the format and compose two expository essays in an encouraging environment. Students will finish the class with two completed expository essays. For the first, they will choose from a list of prompts supplied by the instructor (examples: What is your favorite book, and why? What is your favorite sport, and why? If you could be any animal, what would it be, and why?). For the second, they will compose a compare/contrast essay using two items of their choice (these could be two book characters, two wars, two animals -- the topic will be guided by the student's interest). Throughout the class, we will engage in writing activities to teach and practice the important steps of brainstorming details, selecting the main idea (thesis), outlining sentences, composing the essay, and revising for mechanics and content. The ideal student understands the composition of a basic paragraph. If not, students should attend my Paragraph Construction Zone class prior to this class. WEEK 1: We will define an expository essay, discuss the parts of an essay, and look at example writings. Students will also select a topic for their essay. Homework is to work on the three body paragraphs. WEEK 2: We will focus on how to compose introductions and conclusions. Homework will be to complete and turn in their first essay. WEEK 3: We will examine the structure of a compare/contrast essay and choose topics. Homework is to work on their second essay. WEEK 4: In class, we will work on introductions and conclusions for our compare/contrast essays and learn how to revise our essays for both mechanics and content. Homework is to complete and turn in their second essay.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the structure of an essay and the writing process.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
My passion -- as well as my professional background -- is writing. Professionally, I hold a B.A. in Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and I've been published in numerous newspapers and magazines. I've also taught writing and literature classes to students of all ages and abilities.
On a personal note, I have homeschooled all five of my children and taught them all to read and write... and with each, it has been a different experience! What's easy for one child is not easy for another. When I teach online, I always remember that it's important to keep learning fun and to incorporate different methods of teaching to reach all my students. Reviews
Live Group Class
$65
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 167 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-10 learners per class
