How to Write the Personal Essay-Conquer the College Essay with Style and Power!
Cindy Frank
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In this 4-week multi-session class learners will gain the skill and confidence to write both memorable and transformative personal and college essays that reflect their true selves. ESL friendly, CEFR level C1, C2 (Advanced). #academic
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Advanced Level
Kindly note: This is an ESL friendly class, CEFR level — C1, C2 (Advanced) Please feel free to write me via Outschool email with questions. *** HOW TO WRITE THE PERSONAL ESSAY--CONQUER THE COLLEGE ESSAY WITH STYLE AND POWER! IN A NUTSHELL: 4 Focus Essays Discussed in classes 11 additional essays sent for background reading 4 Essay writing opportunities with instant written feedback No Prerequisites No books to purchase Small intimate class size (limited to 6 learners) *** BECOME A...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1The Power of DescriptionEach class focuses on: Understanding the Personal Essay Discussion of one of the key aspects of the Personal Essay: Description class 1 Conversational Element Honesty, Confession, Privacy Contractions and Expansions of the Self Focus Essay to support the Pillar: A Thing Shared by MFK Fisher.Week 2Lesson 2Style and ToneEach class focuses on: Understanding the Personal Essay Discussion of one of the key aspects of the Personal Essay: Style and Tone The Role of the Contrarian One’s Ego Focus Essay to support the Pillar: All You Need to Know to Start Skipping Stones Like a Pro by Julie BendaWeek 3Lesson 3Writer's VoiceEach class focuses on: Understanding the Personal Essay Discussion of one of the key aspects of the Personal Essay: Writer's Voice Cheek and Irony Storytelling Movement from Individual to Universal Focus Essay to support the Pillar: Mother Tongue by Amy TanWeek 4Lesson 4Being Yourself for both the Personal Essay and the College EssayEach class focuses on: Understanding the Personal Essay Discussion of one of the key aspects of the Personal Essay: Being Yourself Quotations and Use of Learning Personal Essay as a Way of Thinking and Being Focus Essay to support the Pillar: Indestructible Beetle by Lulu Miller
*Learners will gain the skills both to write excellent and individualistic personal essays a skill that will allow them to also write a superb college essay. *Will gain confidence in both creativity and organization for the essay format *Understand all the basic ideas of communication through essay * To learn to communicate effectively, think adroitly and respond fluently in writing *To improve memory retention and organizational skills in crafting essays *To expand vocabulary and word usage and phrasing *To gain deeper understanding of the nuances of literature and the essay format *To Improve basic grammar
As a former book publishing professional who worked at Knopf, Random House, and Workman Publishing, I am proud to have also been a writing coach for the college essay guiding myriad students to success. Moreover, and in my longtime work as both tutor and teacher of both middle and high school students, I have guided writers of all ages and abilities to give each communicator the skills to think deeply, to cultivate an individual voice and style, and ultimately to discover true confidence to write well now and for always.
Homework Offered
Learners will be required to read an short personal essay for each of the four classes. In addition, each session has homework assignments that include: Writing Exercises, Extender Reading Essays (beyond the essays discussed in class) and a complete essay (250-650 words) to write for each of the four classes. Every homework assignment receives a nuanced and detailed written response from me.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
All student work will be formally assessed with detailed written comments for maximum understanding and growth. Student work will always be returned in a timely manner prior to the next class so students will be able to absorb information to benefit their work and progress on the upcoming assignments. Please note: At the end of the sessions, if a formal written assessment of a learner is desired, I am happy to provide it. Please write and ask me directly.Grades Offered
1 file available upon enrollmentNo book purchase is necessary for this class-- all reading assignments will be sent via either link or pdf prior to each session.
The Norton Sampler: Short Essays for Composition by Thomas Cooley 8th Edition The Art of the Personal Essay edited by Phillip Lopate Please note: there are no book purchases necessary for this class.
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Hello, Everyone, I'm Cindy Frank! *Proud ACE Educator and INDEPENDENT TEACHER *Classes limited to 6 students--all have a voice in the classroom * All classes taught, written, and created by me for my learners *Each session a full 55 minutes of...
Group Class
$125
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 21 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-6 learners per class
