I Can Write Well Part 2: The Asynchronous Writing Program
In this course, students learn and strengthen writing skills by crafting an opinion and expository essay.
Teacher Jaquita, M.Ed.
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Students will submit sentences, paragraphs, and final drafts of their typed essay within one week after class ends. All submissions will receive feedback.Assessment
The learner is assessed through written feedback of each assignment submitted.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 7
Intermediate - Advanced Level
**Are you NEW to Outschool? Use my coupon for a $20 discount! ➡️ TeacherJaq20 ** 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. This course is the second section of "I Can Write Well" (https://outschool.com/classes/i-can-write-well-a-six-week-writing-program-for-elementary-students-JLtYtGD9?usid=QdRM00CZ&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link) This class can also be taken independently without taking part one. The goal of this course is for students to be able to construct opinion and expository essays. Learners should be able to complete the course within four weeks. Learners will complete and submit two essays in this course. I offer feedback and an opportunity to resubmit. All feedback will be given within 72 hours (unless the submission is submitted over the weekend. Then, feedback will be given the following Monday/Tuesday.) The course consists of at least one interactive post in which learners comment on the learning video and the teacher responds. These engaging posts are meant to boost the interaction between learner and teacher. 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. A typical class video will follow this structure: 1. Lesson Introduction - 2 minutes 2. Lecture-7-15 minutes 3. Assignment Instructions - 3-5 minutes I look forward to having your learner in my online course! 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.
Learning Goals
Students will learn and follow the steps in the writing process.
Students will learn the elements of opinion and expository essays.
Students will be to write introductions with an engaging hook and a three-point thesis.
Students will be able to construct well-developed paragraphs with clear topic sentences and smooth transitions.
Students will gain an understanding of the importance of reviewing written work for conciseness, clarity, and grammar.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
The Opinion Essay: Topic Selection + Organization
In this class, students will practice: (1) Review the elements of an opinion essay (2) Select a writing topic and (3) Fill out a graphic organizer for their ideas. Lesson 2:
The Opinion Essay: Drafting + Final Assignment
In this class, students will review introductions, body paragraphs (review topic sentences, supporting details that directly relate to the topic sentence and concluding paragraph sentences), and an impactful conclusion. Students will submit a fully revised and edited final copy of their opinion essay for feedback. Lesson 3:
The Expository Essay: Brainstorming + Outlining
In this class, students will practice: (1) Review the elements of an expository essay (2) Select a writing topic and (3) Brainstorm their selected topic and (3) Outline the essay. Lesson 4:
The Expository Essay: Drafting+ Final Assignment
In this class, students will review introduction, body paragraph, and conclusion requirements. Students will submit a fully revised and edited final copy of their expository essay for feedback. Other Details
Parental Guidance
Pre-recorded videos will be accessible through unlisted YouTube videos in which only learners with the link will be able to access it. An account is NOT needed for learners to access the videos.
GoogleDocs does require the use of a gmail account. Please ensure your learner has an account set up. This platform will be used for submitting writing and receiving feedback on written assignments.
Please Note: You can create a Google Account for your child under 13 (or the applicable age in your country), and manage it using Family Link. With Google Accounts, children get access to Google products like Search, Chrome, and Gmail, and you can set up basic digital ground rules to supervise them.
Supply List
Writing Journal Pen/Paper or Access to GoogleDocs
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in English from Georgia Southern University
I have over eight years of experience teaching composition and writing to students of all ages. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$7
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Ages: 10-13
