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Introduction to 4 Square Essay Writing for Young Writers 1 English - Small Group

In this class Michaela Sellers will teach students how to write 3 paragraph essays using the 4 square writing method. #academic
Michaela Sellers, M.Ed. - One on One Math Coach
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6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Weekly essay homework is required.
Grading
Feedback is given on all essays.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 4
This introduces students to the concept of essay writing using the 4 square writing method. Students will write an expository, a persuasive, a descriptive  and a narrative essay using the four square writing method. The 4 Square Writing Method gives students a formula to utilize to help them feel more confident in their writing abilities. Class will be held through discussions, guided and independent practice and sharing of completed work. Students need to have a basic understanding of paragraph structure and MUST be able to write 5 sentence paragraphs. We will be building on that skill. Essays should be typed as it is easier to give feedback on longer pieces of writing. Parents may help with the typing process as younger students may have a harder time typing. I just ask that parents do not make corrections on their child's work when typing for them:)  Homework can take anywhere from 1 to 2 hours a week depending on the type of essay we are working on. Students are evaluated on their finished essays. Teacher feedback is given privately in writing each week in the teacher section. This is a learning process so perfection is not the goal as this concept is something that students need continuous practice with.

Syllabus

6 Lessons
over 6 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction to the 4 Square Method
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Narrative Essays
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Descriptive Essays
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Informative Essays
45 mins online live lesson

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Ability to print pdf documents.
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from University of Nevada, Las Vegas
In my years of teaching I have had many struggling writers. Many times students hear the words "3 paragraph essay" and they freeze. I started teaching my students the 4 square method to help them organize their thoughts and see how easy writing an essay can be. 

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for 6 classes

1x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Completed by 243 learners
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3-8 learners per class

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