Constructing a Good Essay: A Four Week Asynchronous Course for 9-12 Year Olds
In this flexible course, students receive instruction, guidance, support and feedback on composing a well-developed essay.
Teacher Jaquita, M.Ed.
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will submit a final draft of their typed essay within one week after class ends. All submissions received by the due date will receive feedback.Assessment
The learner is assessed through written feedback of the final essay submitted.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Does your learner need additional support in essay writing? Does your learner need additional practice with structuring and developing an essay? In this class, students will examine a model essay. Students will be introduced to the organizational structure of an essay, as well as review topic sentences, supporting details that directly relate to the topic sentence, and smooth transitional words and phrases. At the end of the course, students will draft and submit a final copy of a five-paragraph essay that will receive feedback. This course does not have any live meetings, course information will be delivered through the use of video presentations that learners will use to learn. Are you NEW to Outschool? Use my coupon for a $20 discount! ➡️ TeacherJaq20 Class Video #1: Examine a model essay. Students will review the basic parts of an essay and practice identifying them. Learners will brainstorm and outline an essay topic. Class Video #2: Create a powerful introduction In this class, students learn how to write an introduction that immediately captures the reader's attention, offers background information and includes a three-point thesis. Class Video #3: Constructing Body Paragraphs In this class, students will write well-developed body paragraphs that contain: 1. One controlling idea 2. Sentences clearly related to topic sentence 3. Logical order 4. Thoroughly developed examples/evidence 5. Closing Sentence Class Video #4: Write an Effective Conclusion+Revision/Editing In this class, students will learn to write an effective conclusion that does not just summarize the information in the essay but leaves the reader with something to think about. Students will have two writing prompts to choose from. Repeat students are encouraged and welcomed to attend if additional practice is needed. Essay topics change often. Learners will have one week after the final class to submit the final draft. All essays submitted by the due date will receive feedback.
Learning Goals
Students will be to write an engaging hook.
Students will be able to write a three-point thesis.
Students will be able to construct a well-developed paragraph.
Students will write a topic sentence.
Students will use supporting details in a paragraph.
Students will examine a model text to understand how to write an essay.
Students will learn to bring essays to an effective conclusion by writing a thoughtful conclusion.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
The Components of an Essay & The Outline
In this class, students will review the basic parts of an essay and practice identifying them. Learners will also brainstorm and outline an essay topic. Lesson 2:
Creating a Powerful Introduction
In this class, students learn how to write an introduction that immediately captures the reader's attention, offers background information and includes a three-point thesis. Lesson 3:
Constructing Well-Developed Body Paragraphs
In this class, students will write well-developed body paragraphs that contain:
1. One controlling idea
2. Sentences clearly related to topic sentence
3. Logical order
4. Thoroughly developed examples/evidence
5. Closing Sentence Lesson 4:
Writing Effective Conclusions, Revising & Editing
In this class, students will learn to write an effective conclusion that does not just summarize the information in the essay but leaves the reader with something to think about. Other Details
Supply List
ALL handouts will be provided to the students in pdf AND GoogleDoc format. Writing Journal Pen/Pencil
Language of Instruction
English (Level: A2)
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
Master's Degree in English from Georgia Southern University
I have over nine years of experience teaching composition to students of all ages. I have over 400 positive reviews for my courses, and I've helped over 2,000 learners improve writing skills.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
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4 weeks of teacher support
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Completed by 12 learners
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Ages: 9-12
