$300
for 14 classesHigh School Essay Writing (Full-Curriculum Semester Course)
Completed by 306 learners
Ages 13-18
Live Group Course
Live video meetings
1x per week, 14 weeks
4-11 learners per class
50 min
What's included
14 live meetings
11 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Homework may be assigned outside of class, depending on the progress made during class time. I will provide written and sometimes video feedback at every step of the writing process. To receive this individualized feedback, learners need to submit their work to me.Letter Grade
I will provide enrichment activities for the first three weeks of the course. After that, each essay will be graded using a rubric, which will serve as feedback on the final essays. If you would like a formal grade report at the end of the course, please let me know, and I will be happy to provide one!Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚! This course will start with the basics and move from smaller essays to the final, culminating essay, which is the argument essay. This class is also a mixture of mini-lessons, in-class practice, and independent work. 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙡𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠, 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬. I write each essay alongside them, so they can see the process first-hand. "I do, we do, you do" is my teaching motto. 🎓 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: As an experienced high school teacher and writing professor, I am committed to supporting each learner’s unique writing journey. I aim to build confidence and pride in their writing abilities, providing detailed attention and feedback both in class and outside. I use grading rubrics and allow as many revisions as learners need to feel confident in their essays. 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 🌟 Engaging and Relevant Topics: Learners will learn to brainstorm and choose topics that resonate with them. 🔍 Research Skills: Learners will discover how to find and cite credible sources, focusing on MLA formatting for in-text and parenthetical citations. 📚 Writing Essentials: From crafting attention-grabbing introductions and thesis statements to developing well-supported claims and counterclaims, this class has it all. 🖋 Structure and Style: Learners will master the skills of writing effective topic and concluding sentences, and composing impactful introductions and conclusions. 📖 Literary Analysis: Learners will dig into literature, analyzing and interpreting texts. 💻 Technical Skills: Learning the ins and outs of setting up a Word document or Google Doc using MLA formatting is essential to this course and an essay-writing course. ✏️ Editing and Revising: Learners will develop the critical skill of refining and improving their writing. 🔄 Feedback and Growth: I provide regular feedback using rubrics, written, and verbal commentary, tailored to each learner’s pace and style. 𝙎𝙮𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙪𝙨 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙮 (𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙮𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙪𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙖 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠'𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙨): 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧: 📈 Confidence in Formal Writing: Feel confident in tackling high school and college-level writing tasks. 🧠 Enhanced Research and Analysis Skills: Become proficientat handling complex literary and research materials. 💬 Articulate Expression: Cultivate a powerful writing voice that clearly communicates ideas. 🚀 This course goes beyond basic essay writing; it's about empowering learners with the skills to articulate their thoughts compellingly and confidently. Let me help your teen turn writing into a rewarding journey! 👀𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛-𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠? 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞:https://outschool.com/classes/master-high-school-essay-writing-jxqeFq0m?usid=tIZqRxp9&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞-𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞:https://outschool.com/classes/advanced-essay-writing-preparing-for-college-level-writing-tcSAD8kD?usid=tIZqRxp9&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
Learning Goals
Teens will learn the writing process and compose three high school-level essays, adhering to MLA formatting and citation rules.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum14 Lessons
over 14 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Formal Essay Writing
Teens will learn the fundamentals of formal essay writing, including what it is, what it is not, and the steps involved in the essay writing process.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Writing a Solid Thesis Statement and Topic Sentences
This lesson focuses on selecting a topic and developing a well-structured thesis statement, along with corresponding topic sentences that guide the essay’s main points.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
MLA Crash Course
A concise introduction to MLA formatting and citation guidelines, providing students with the tools needed to properly format essays and cite evidence in a standardized, academic manner.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Introduction to the Expository Essay
This lesson introduces expository writing, exploring potential topics and demonstrating how to create a comprehensive notes document for essay planning.
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Learners need to have access to either Google Docs (preferred) or Microsoft Word for this course. Handouts will be provided to the learners in the Classroom.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
North Dakota Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
5 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from College of St. Scholastica
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Jamestown College
Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education from Jamestown College
Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Jamestown College
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Jamestown College
I have been teaching literature and writing to teens for over 25 years. I hold Bachelor’s Degrees in English, Writing, and Secondary Education, as well as a current teaching license. In 2005, I earned a Master’s Degree in Education and continue to take professional development courses annually to refine my teaching practices and stay current with educational trends and new teaching methods. Alongside my work with pre-teens and teens, I am also an English professor at the university level, where I teach writing and literature courses.
During my 21 years as a high school English teacher, I was proud to help our sophomore students consistently achieve the highest reading and writing scores in the state. My teaching approach focuses on building a strong foundation by breaking the writing process into small, manageable steps. I am super patient and encouraging with my feedback and guidance, ensuring students feel supported and confident as they grow in their writing abilities.
My courses are designed to accommodate all types of learners and abilities, providing a supportive environment where every learner can thrive!
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