Guided Practice Writing Five (5) Paragraph Essays (Ages 11-14) Four (4) Classes
Students will be guided, step-by-step, through the process of writing four different types of five paragraph essays. One type of essay will be focused on each week.
Natalie Sydor, M. Ed
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(264)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students will be required to complete the essays that were started in class each week.Assessment
Students will be assessed on their progress of writing five paragraph essays.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This class is designed to explain, model, and help students organize their ideas into well organized, five paragraph essays. This writing class provides step by step examples to students who need to learn, or review, the basics of setting up a five paragraph essay. Each essay will be modeled for them. The teacher will provide whole group instruction, a sample essay, and afterwards students will begin working on their own essays. For homework, students will add their own thoughts and details to the graphic organizers that were started in class. They may also work on another free choice essay. The teacher will also be available during the week to answer questions and help with writing suggestions.
In this class, we will begin our pre-writing practice by using a graphic organizer in order to create a well-organized five paragraph essay. Students will learn about four types of essays and be able to complete a different type of essay each week. We will write an argumentative or persuasive essay, a narrative, a descriptive essay, and an expository (process) essay.
As a teacher, I am available to help guide your learner by offering suggestions for improvement, as well as helping the student with the grammatical aspects of writing. Students are encouraged to share their work at any point during the week so that they may receive feedback and continue revising their work. Google Docs is required in order to turn in the final copy of the essay.
Class structure:
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1. Whole group activity:
- structure of a five paragraph essay
- discussion
- analysis of an example essay
- looking at details
- creating a list
- review how to structure a five paragraph essay
2. Homework:
- completion of the five paragraph essay
These steps will be repeated every week.
Week #1 - Argumentative / Persuasive Essay
Week #2 - Narrative Essay
Week #3 - Descriptive Essay
Week #4 - Expository (Process) EssayLearning Goals
The goal of this class will be to familiarize students with the structure of a five paragraph essay. They will gain practice through weekly writing and improve their writing skills with teacher feedback.
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students should be familiar with paragraph writing to progress successfully through this class.
Supply List
Students will need to attend class with a printed copy of the graphic organizer, paper, and pencil.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined February, 2020
4.9
264reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Illinois Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in Education from Saint Xavier University
Hello, my name is Natalie Sydor. I have been an English Language Arts and Reading Teacher for over 20 years. I have taught ELA and Reading to students from the ages of 5 - 18. My students have been native English speakers as well as English language learners. My lessons have focused on phonics, grammar, speaking skills, writing skills, comprehension, literary work analysis, and research. I have taught in the mainstream classrooms and have also worked in small group and tutoring settings teaching: phonics, ESL, Guided Reading, Spanish, Ukrainian, English language skills and test taking skills.
My responsibilities have included monitoring students' progress from all academic abilities. I understand that everyone is unique. Some students need guided attention and support to thrive, while others need minimal guidance and prefer a more independent environment to succeed. I have helped my students to progress to their academic goals and have helped them learn to strive for continued improvement. I guiding my youngest son through his Home School Education. My goal is to help motivate every student to work hard and achieve their highest academic potential!
I have a Bachelor's Degree in English/Education from Loyola University (Chicago, Illinois), as well as ESL and Bilingual Certifications from Concordia University (Chicago, Illinois). My Master's Degree is in Education and Teacher Leadership from St. Xavier University (Chicago, Illinois). I have also completed 45 graduate credit hours at Colorado State University in English, Reading, and Multicultural Education. My continued attendance at seminars contributes to my own personal and professional growth. I currently work as an Academic Advisor at a University.
I love to spend time with my family, especially with my three grown children and their families. I like to cook and bake (gluten free and allergy friendly meals), take walks, and explore nature. I also read a lot! That’s definitely a super important part of my life. I spend time working in our native plant garden, I take care of our organic vegetable gardens, raise Monarch butterflies in the summer, and go on walks with my dog Juniper.
I am proud to have the opportunity to teach on the Outschool platform and to work with your learner. Please consider joining my classroom soon!Reviews
Live Group Class
$80
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 102 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-6 learners per class
