Homeschool ELA Writing Multi-Day Class
What's included
3 live meetings
1 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Learners will get detailed notes on their writing which will require editing outside of class. Learners may also receive additional writing exercises on an as-needed basis.Assessment
Assessments are optional and provided upon request. These can take the form of quizzes that can be used for learners to gauge how well they are absorbing class material, or as written assignments to determine how well learners are synthesizing information in a meaningful way. Assessments are only available to students enrolled in recurring sessions.Grading
A written assessment of learner accomplishments and areas for improvement can be provided upon written request.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
*Class age is flexible. If your learner is outside the posted class age range, that is ok! *Classes will still be held as scheduled even if only one learner is enrolled Thank you for your interest in this class! This class listing is for homeschool and remote learning families who are interested in small group individualized curriculum instruction for ELA, reading comprehension, and/or general writing. This class is ideal if you: - would like a semi-private group class for siblings or other school-aged family members - need an individualized curriculum for to meet ELA standards and goals - need a set number of weeks to meet funding criteria Week 1: I establish a curriculum based on your learner's goals and needs. Week 2: We build on the skills established in the previous class. Week 3: We build on the skills established in the previous class. Writers of any genre and in any subject are welcome to attend these help sessions. Whether you learner is a creative writer working on brainstorming strategies, a non-fiction writer working on their first 5-paragraph essay, or an academic writer working on a science thesis; we'll use our time together to make sure your learner is confident in their growing writing ability. Writing projects that we can work on together include, but are not limited to: - English essays and the 5-paragraph essay - Middle School, High School, and College applications and personal statements - Research papers and general ELA homework help - Writing strategies and practice sessions for SAT/ACT/AP exams - Individualized ELA curricula After enrolling, please post your writing project or curriculum goals to the Classroom with an explanation of what you would like to accomplish during our classes together. If you are interested in registering for multiple 3-week sections per week OR a greater number of weeks, please let me know that as well. This will help ensure you get the most out of our time together. *Access to Google Docs for easy editing is recommended but not required.* If your learner is currently working on a writing project, then we will look at it together and create a plan for how to improve it. Learners are welcome to bring a writing prompt, a list of brainstorming ideas, a first draft, a final draft, or any other piece of writing with them to class. If the learner wants to improve their general writing skills, then we will work on writing exercises that will hone their current writing skills and strengthen any weak areas. Regardless of the writing project we work on, learners will develop general writing skills to improve their overall understanding of writing mechanics and develop their own style.
Learning Goals
Students will receive specific feedback on written assignments. Families may request a personalized curriculum to continue to improve their learner's writing skills in general or to target a specific aspect of their writing.
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a professional academic and creative writing editor. I have worked on college admissions boards vetting application essays, edited papers for graduate and post-graduate researchers, and have taught Bibliography and humanities research courses. I am a very thorough editor with an eye for correct grammar, tonal and colloquial accuracy (using the correct tone based on the writing task), and fact checking. I focus on teaching students how to effectively edit their own work rather than simply telling them what to change.
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Live Group Class
$105
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
25 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
1-4 learners per class