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I Can Write Well! Part 2: A Four-Week Writing Program
Completed by 256 learners
Ages 9-13
Live Group Course
Live video meetings
1x per week, 4 weeks
2-8 learners per class
40 min
What's included
4 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will submit final drafts of their typed essay within one week after class #2 and #4. Late work (unless extenuating circumstances) will not receive feedback. Parents Please Note: I will keep homework to a minimum, but students that take this course need opportunities outside of class to apply what they have learned to their writing. I also feel it is important for their work to be reviewed and given feedback, so that they begin taking accountability for their own learning.Assessment
The learner is assessed through written feedback of each assignment submitted.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Intermediate - Advanced Level
Every student has the ability to improve and strengthen their writing. From students that need a little extra help to students that possess excellent writing skills, there is always room to create and achieve new learning goals. In this four-week course, students will learn and/or review the conventions and standards of English writing. Beginning April 2023, students will only compose two essays in our four-week session instead of an essay each week. This will give students more time to become familiar with the essay writing process. This course is the second section of "I Can Write Well." This class can also be taken independently without taking part one. The goal of this course is for students to be able to construct an opinion and expository essay. At the end of class each week, students will brainstorm and draft their compositions. After week #2 and week #4, students will have one week to submit their final drafts in .doc, .pdf format or as a shared document in GoogleDocs. I will provide written feedback for all students. Students will also have an opportunity to use the feedback to improve their essay and re-submit. I feel it is important for students to have opportunities to apply the skills learned and gain information on how well they have used the newly acquired information. Please note that due dates will be assigned. Late work will not receive feedback (unless there are extenuating circumstances). A typical class will follow this structure: 1. Warm Up -3 minutes 2. Lesson Introduction - 2 minutes 3. Direct Instruction with Active Class Participation - 10 minutes 4. Guided Practice - 10 minutes 5. Independent Writing Practice - 15 minutes 6. Review/Exit Activity - 5 minutes I look forward to having your learner in my class! I offer a warm, engaging learning environment! For learners that need differentiation, I offer shorter writing assignments, sentence stems, and guided outlines to assist with writing. You can also join the Self-Paced version of the course as well: https://outschool.com/classes/i-can-write-well-part-2-the-asynchronous-writing-program-xmmFr7Ko?refuid=QdRM00CZ
Learning Goals
Students will learn and follow the steps in the writing process.
Students will learn the elements of opinion and expository essays.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to the Opinion Essay
In this class, students will learn what an opinion essay is. Learners will select a writing topic, brainstorm and outline in class.
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Drafting the Opinion Essay
In this class, students will review the elements of an opinion essay's introduction, body and conclusion. Learners will begin drafting in class. Final copies are due at the beginning of week #3.
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Introduction to the Expository Essay
In this class, students will learn what an expository essay is. Learners will also select a writing topic, brainstorm and outline in class.
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Drafting the Expository Essay
In this class, students will review the elements of an expository essay's introduction, body and conclusion. Learners will begin drafting in class. Final copies are due a week after the course ends.
40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Once students are enrolled, I will upload the workbook for the class. The workbook will include all of the written homework assignments, essay writing prompts, and student examples.
2 files available upon enrollment
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 have over 10 years of experience teaching writing and composition to learners all over the world!
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