Semester-Long Advanced Writing for the College-Bound Homeschooler
In this self-paced class, learners will practice the fundamental writing skills that college professors of all subject areas expect their students to know. No live meetings.
Julie Willis
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9 pre-recorded lessons
9 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Learners will begin working toward their final project from the first class session. In addition, one simple exercise will be given each week in order to solidify the lesson.Assessment
Detailed feedback will be given on the final essay. I will also offer suggestions on homework throughout the course.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
New to Outschool? Use code JULIEWI20 when you sign up, and get $20 off your first class. Welcome to my self-paced class that will help you gain the necessary skills to be successful in all your college classes that require writing! This class has 9 pre-recorded video lessons that will each guide you through one aspect of writing, and you will have the opportunity to practice and receive feedback on your work. No live meetings. I have been a college English professor for 18 years, and I designed this class based on needs I see in my college classroom. This class will help you take your essay writing to the next level. How? We will learn how to fully develop arguments, use sources effectively for support, establish credibility, and avoid plagiarism. We will discover how to use well chosen evidence to add to the writer's credibility and persuasiveness. You will gain foundation skills that will help you in college. Each lesson video will demonstrate a strategy. Then you will have an opportunity to practice each skill. Homework will be submitted in a message to the teacher, and I will provide feedback. Feedback is designed to be positive and encouraging and to offer ideas for taking your writing to the next level. A final argumentative research paper will be submitted the last week, and I will provide detailed written feedback. Topics will include-- Lesson 1: Topic: Annotation Skills Homework: Use google to locate a specific article I will assign; print, read, and annotate the article Lesson 2: Topic: Why, When, and How to Summarize within an Essay Homework 3: Write a one-sentence summary of the article provided Lesson 3: Topic: Paraphrase Like a Pro Homework: Paraphrase and cite a passage provided Lesson 4: Topic: Effectively Choose and Use Quotations in Essays Homework: Review an assigned article; choose 2-5 passages to quote in your final essay project; write a quote sandwich Lesson 5: Topic: How to Avoid Unintentional Plagiarism Homework: Worksheet on academic honesty in college Lesson 6: Topic: Know Your Purpose and Audience Homework: Identify the purpose and audience for your essay Lesson 7: Topic: Write an Effective Thesis Statement Homework: write a working thesis statement Lesson 8: Topic: Research and Note Taking Homework: Transfer your paraphrases and quotes to notecards Lesson 9: Topic: Synthesizing Sources and Getting Organized Homework: Write your final essay Before enrolling, learners should have a basic grasp of how to structure an essay with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Some basic knowledge of transitions and topic sentences will be helpful as these concepts will not be addressed in this class.
Learning Goals
Learners will dive deep into the components of a well-developed, well-supported essay. In this advanced class, we will be going beyond the basics of paragraphing, topic sentences, and evidence. We will focus on how to use well chosen evidence to add to the writer's credibility and persuasiveness. Learners will gain foundation skills that will help them in college.
Syllabus
9 Lessons
over 9 WeeksLesson 1:
How to Annotate a Source
Learn advanced annotation skills to improve your understanding of and ability to remember difficult texts. Annotation will also help you stay organized as you conduct research. 1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Empowering Your Essay by Effectively Embedding Summaries
This lesson will help you know how, when, and why to include a summary of a source within a larger essay or research paper. 1 assignment
Lesson 3:
Paraphrase Like a Pro
Paraphrasing effectively helps you to avoid unintentional plagiarism AND adds to your credibility as a writer. Learn specific strategies to paraphrase like a pro. 1 assignment
Lesson 4:
Quote the Experts
Learn how to use quotations from sources to strengthen your argument and add to your credibility. In this lesson you will learn to choose, use, cite, and explain quotes effectively. 2 assignments
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in English from California State University
I have 25 years of teaching experience--18 of which were teaching college English. The other years were spent with various (K-12) age groups.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$25
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