Guided Writing Basics 2: An Essay a Day
This is a course that will focus on helping the struggling writer to develop a cohesive 3-paragraph essay. The classes will enlighten students about all 4 major genres by discussing structure, development, and devices used in the texts.
Ms. Nori
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(159)
What's included
24 live meetings
24 in-class hoursHomework
Students may complete any unfinished work at home.Assessment
Verbal assessments and critiques will be given by the teacher.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Young writers will accomplish several objectives in this course. First and foremost, they will learn how to brainstorm, organize and construct paragraph and essay responses when given a writing directive. The exemplars used in my lessons will be my own written responses to the same directives. These classes will attempt to tailor the lessons to meet the student's needs. Let's take a closer look at the many skills your child will learn. THIS IS A 21-DAY or 30-DAY COURSE. ```````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` LESSON OBJECTIVES AND SKILLS TO BE TAUGHT: + This course will be presented using a PP Slide Presentation. + Teach 4 basic genres: descriptive writing, expository writing, narrative writing, and persuasive + Student responses will be written in a THREE-PARAGRAPH essay format. + Brainstorm ideas & organize thoughts to create cohesive drafts when given a writing directive. + Structure or create cohesion in text by using transitional devices and phrases. + Use rhetorical devices: imagery, similes, metaphors, hyperbole, alliteration, and onomatopoeia. + Additional devices will include idioms and personification. + Students might be required to screenshot my notes or google a story for reference. + Students should record their notes in a notebook for future reference. ``````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` COURSE AGENDA FOR 21-30 DAYS: DESCRIPTIVE WRITING LESSONS DAYS 1-3 FOCUS: PARAGRAPH & ESSAY STRUCTURE, WRITING GENRES, TEXT DEVELOPMENT, DEVICES WRITING TASKS: Construct Descriptive Paragraphs ASSESSMENT: verbal critique and suggestions --------------------------------------------------- EXPOSITORY WRITING LESSONS DAYS 4-9 FOCUS: EXAMINE & DISCUSS EXPOSITORY DEVELOPMENT WRITING TASKS: Construct Expository Essays via Cause & Effect, Compare & Contrast, Problem & Solution, Process Strategies ASSESSMENT: verbal critique and suggestions --------------------------------------------------- PERSUASIVE WRITING LESSONS DAYS 10-15 FOCUS: EXAMINE & DISCUSS PERSUASIVE DEVELOPMENT WRITING TASKS: Construct Persuasive Essays via reasons with Aristotle's Appeals ASSESSMENT: verbal critique and suggestions ---------------------------------------------------- NARRATIVE WRITING LESSONS DAYS 16-21 FOCUS: EXAMINE & DISCUSS NARRATIVE DEVELOPMENT WRITING TASKS Students will construct Narrative Essays - Tall Tail, Myth, Humorous Fiction, Fairy Tale ASSESSMENT: verbal critique and suggestions ``````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` DAYS 21 - 30 WILL ALLOW STUDENTS TO PRACTICE THE ABOVE ESSAY GENRES WHEN GIVEN A TASK.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to construct three-paragraph writing responses when given a specific task. They will be required to incorporate literary elements, devices, and techniques into their text to enhance the quality of their writing.
Other Details
Supply List
All students will be required to have a writing utensil and paper.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
I have had more than 20 years of classroom and tutorial experience teaching Writing Skills to various age groups. I have extensive coursework and professional development training in the academic area of Writing. I have taught writing skills and strategies with English Language Arts Courses and with the READ 180 program which contains a writing component. Reviews
Live Group Class
$360
for 24 classes3x per week, 8 weeks
60 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-3 learners per class
