Self-Paced Semester-Long Advanced Writing for the College-Bound Homeschooler
Julie Willis
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(151)
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.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Welcome to my self-paced (formerly flex) 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...
9 lessons//9 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1How to Annotate a SourceLearn 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.Week 2Lesson 2Empowering Your Essay by Effectively Embedding SummariesThis lesson will help you know how, when, and why to include a summary of a source within a larger essay or research paper.Week 3Lesson 3Paraphrase Like a ProParaphrasing effectively helps you to avoid unintentional plagiarism AND adds to your credibility as a writer. Learn specific strategies to paraphrase like a pro.Week 4Lesson 4Quote the ExpertsLearn 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.Week 5Lesson 5Avoid Unintentional PlagiarismLearn to avoid the danger of unintentionally plagiarizing. Avoiding plagiarism means avoiding big trouble--and it adds to your credibility as a writer because your readers will know they can trust you.Week 6Lesson 6Purpose and AudienceKnowing your purpose and audience--and writing with them in mind--will make your writing more powerful and more persuasive.Week 7Lesson 7Thesis StatementsThe thesis statement is the single most important sentence in your paper; learn how to make sure yours meets all the requirements for a strong thesis statement.Week 8Lesson 8Research and Note TakingLearn how to find credible sources and take notes on them.Week 9Lesson 9Synthesizing Sources and Organizing Your PaperThis lesson will show you how to create a simple outline to organize your argument for your research paper and synthesize the sources within it. You will then be fully prepared to write your research paper.
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.
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.
Homework Offered
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.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Detailed feedback will be given on the final essay. I will also offer suggestions on homework throughout the course.Grades Offered
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(151)
I have taught English for 26 years at all levels: elementary school, middle school, dual enrollment, and college, and currently I homeschool my lovely children, who are 11 and 13 years old. I have taught mainstream, remedial, and GATE (gifted and...
Self-Paced Class
$17
weekly or $150 for all content9 pre-recorded lessons
9 weeks of teacher feedback
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 5 learners
Ages: 14-18
