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High School Essay Writing Skills Camp: How to Write a Five Paragraph Essay
Unlock your teen's writing potential! First OS class? $20 credit below. Master thesis crafting, organization, persuasive evidence, polished intros and conclusions, and expert editing. Taught by professional writer and teacher Mr Keith.
Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
First Outschool class? $20 off on us. CODE: AdamSco2020 In this five day camp, your high schooler will master the key skills for writing strong essays! ✍️ Through fun examples, hands-on practice, and collaborating with peers, they’ll discover the art of writing and crafting persuasive arguments. 📚 Each day focuses on a crucial part of essay writing, ensuring a solid understanding and practical application. 💡 In this camp, your high schooler will learn the key skills for writing strong...
5 lessons//1 Week
Week 1Lesson 1Crafting a Strong ThesisLearn how to write a compelling thesis statement that forms the backbone of any great essay.Lesson 2Effective OrganizationDiscover how to structure an essay for maximum clarity and impact.Lesson 3Using Evidence PersuasivelyExplore techniques for incorporating evidence to support arguments convincingly.Lesson 4Polishing Introductions and ConclusionsMaster the art of writing engaging introductions and powerful conclusions. Plus, learn tips for refining the entire essay.Lesson 5Editing and ProofreadingDevelop skills to identify and correct common errors, improving the overall quality and readability of the essay.
- Students will be able to write a thesis.
- Students will be able to organize an argument.
- Students will be able to provide evidence in support of their argument.
- Students will learn techniques for proofreading as part of the writing process.
- Students will be able to create engaging introductions and conclusions.
Mr. Keith is a professional writer and theater director who has over two decades worth of professional writing and teaching experience. He has both taught and "done" these skills in the real world as a career classroom teacher and writer. Mr. Keith is also a licensed classroom teacher in the state of Georgia.
4+ hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: Available upon requestFeedback: Available upon requestDetails: Students will be provided with skill packet practice exercises at the end of each session. These activities are designed to be completed independently, and will include answer keys as appropriate. Students may always ask the instructor questions in the Classroom or via message to receive support with these activities.Assessment
Frequency: Available upon requestDetails: Students may write a sample five paragraph essay which the instructor will review and provide some feedback on for improvement. Review turn around time 3-5 days.
In writing persuasive essays, topics will involve perspectives and opinions. Topics will be related to student interests and activities. In the event that current events becomes the topic of discussion (which can involve political perspectives), the instructors goal is to support argumentation and writing technique to help that student (and others) refine their skills.
Teacher expertise and credentials
5 teachers have teaching certificates
Arizona Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Mr. WrightGeorgia Teaching Certificate in Science
Ms. HollyGeorgia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Mr. Keith, M.A.Ohio Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Adam Scott, MATIllinois Teaching Certificate
Mr. John2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of Phoenix
Mr. WrightMaster's Degree in Education from Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education
Adam Scott, MAT1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree from Oregon State University
Adam Scott, MATHi there, I'm Adam Scott, RPG Club's head teacher and veteran classroom educator. RPG Club started as just me teaching kids on Outschool while I taught full time during the day. First it was D&D, then grew into Financial Literacy, Philosophy,...
Group Class
$74
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-11 learners per class