$20
weeklyor $80 for 4 classes
I Can Write Essays: A Four Week Writing Program
Completed by 46 learners
Ages 10-14
Live Group Course
Live video meetings
1x per week, 4 weeks
2-10 learners per class
45 min
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework Assignment #1: Argumentative Outline Homework Assignment #2: Final Essay Due at the beginning of week 3. Homework Assignment #3: Expository Essay Outline Homework Assignment #4: Final Essay due within a week after the course ends.Assessment
Each final essay submitted on time receives feedback based on a writing rubric.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Intermediate - Advanced Level
Learning how to write essays requires a lot of effort, consistent practice and revision. The purpose of this writing program is to help learners get comfortable with writing different types of essays that will be expected of them in their academics. Each essay will follow the standard five-paragraph format. Learners will learn about/review argumentative and expository essays, and they will have an opportunity to submit a final copy of each essay for detailed feedback on how to improve their writing skills. I prefer typed final copies, but I accept legible handwritten essays as well. I encourage students to use all the steps of the writing process: this includes brainstorming, the use of graphic organizers, revision and editing. As learners become more comfortable with the writing process, it becomes easier and they gain more refined writing skills. I encourage learners to share their topics, details and writing samples aloud on a voluntary basis. This helps create a warm environment of engaged learners. While class time is given to begin writing, there will be time required outside of class to work on essays. My teaching philosophy is every learner has the ability to improve and strengthen writing skills. From ones that need a little extra help to learners that possess excellent writing skills, there is always room to create and achieve new learning goals. A typical class will follow this structure: 1. Warm Up -3 minutes 2. Lesson Introduction - 2 minutes 3. Direct Instruction with Active Class Participation - 15 minutes 4. Independent Writing Practice - 20 minutes 5. Wrap up/Homework Review/Final Questions - 5 minutes I look forward to having your learner(s) in my classroom!
Learning Goals
Students will learn and follow the steps in the writing process.
Students will learn the elements of argumentative and expository essays.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Argumentative Essays
In this class, learners will review the components of an argumentative essay. Learners will then select a writing topic, use a graphic organizer to form an opinion and brainstorm evidence to turn the opinion into an argument.
Homework 1: Essay Outline
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Writing Introductions, Organized Body Paragraphs and Impactful Conclusions
In this class, learners will review strategies for beginning an essay that immediately captures the reader's attention. Learners will examine model body paragraphs and review the elements of a well-written paragraph. We will learn and/or review the components of a conclusion that leaves the readers with a strong final impression.
Learners will have time in class to begin writing the essay draft.
Homework 2: Submit Final Argumentative Essay
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Introduction to Expository Essays
In this class, learners will then select an expository writing topic, use a graphic organizer to brainstorm ideas and begin outlining main ideas in class.
Homework 3: Essay Outline
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Writing Introductions, Organized Body Paragraphs and Impactful Conclusions
In this class, learners will review strategies for beginning an essay that immediately captures the reader's attention. Learners will review the elements of a well-written paragraph. We will review the components of a conclusion that leaves the readers with a strong final impression.
Learners will have time in class to begin writing the essay draft.
Homework 4: Submit Final Argumentative Essay
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
I would like for learners to have taken 'I Can Write Well' before enrolling in the essay writing course. However, if your learner has some experience with writing sentences and paragraphs, this class will be a great fit.
Supply List
Pen/Pencil Paper/Writing Notebook
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in English from Georgia Southern University
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master’s degree in Education with a specialization in curriculum and instruction. This comprehensive educational background equips me with the expertise to excel in teaching essay writing. Furthermore, I have 11 years of teaching experience in Literature and Composition at elementary, middle and high school levels. I've also helped over 3,700 learners improve writing skills on Outschool's platform.
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