I Can Write Well Part 3: The Asynchronous Writing Program
In this course, students learn and strengthen writing skills by crafting a problem-solution and compare and contrast 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
1-2 hours per week. Each week students will be assigned an essay to write between three (3) and five (5) paragraphs.Assessment
The learner is assessed through written feedback after each essay submitted.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 7
**Are you NEW to Outschool? Use my coupon for a $20 discount! ➡️ TeacherJaq20 ** Does your learner loathe writing? Need more practice in writing? If so, I'm here to help! I firmly believe that 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 third 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 be taken independently without taking parts one and two. The goal of this course is for students to be able to problem-solution, compare and contrast, descriptive, and cause and effect essays. 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. A typical class video will follow this structure: 1. Lesson Introduction- 2 minutes 2. Lecture- 7-15 minutes 3. Assignment Review - 3-5 minutes I look forward to having your learner in my flexible class! I offer a warm, engaging learning environment that fosters creativity and collaboration with the teacher! Learners should be able to complete the course within four weeks. Learners will submit two essays. 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. For learners that need differentiation, I offer shorter writing assignments, sentence stems, and guided outlines to assist with writing. Please reach out to me for any questions.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to:
Identify the problem and explain its significance.
Conclude by describing how to achieve the solution.
Examine two subjects and compose a piece that details similarities and differences.
Construct essays with engaging introductions, supportive body paragraphs, and impactful closings.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
The Problem-Solution Essay: Brainstorming & Organizing
In this class, students will identify a problem that they would like to solve. Students will use a graphic organizer to brainstorm solutions and a counterargument for their essay. Lesson 2:
The Problem-Solution Essay: Drafting & Final Assignment
In this class, students will compose an essay that explains the causes of the problem, effects of the problem, and present data to support their solutions in a logically constructed, well-written essay. Lesson 3:
The Compare-Contrast Essay: Brainstorming & Organizing
In this class, students will brainstorm the similarities and differences between two subjects of their choosing. Lesson 4:
The Compare-Contrast Essay: Drafting & Final Submission
In this class, students will compose an essay that explores the similarities and differences between two subjects to highlight a point. 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
External Resources
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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
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