This introduces students to the concept of essay writing using the 4 Square Writing Method. Students will write a different type of essay each week.  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. Once student have completed this course, they can move on to part 2 where they will learn how to write the five paragraph essay using the same method.
Weekly Overview-
Week 1:
Introduction of the 4 square method writing method
Week2:
 Narrative Writing- Define it, write sample essay in class, create outline and write our own (Homework), share essay from week 1
Week 3:
Descriptive Writing- Define it, write sample essay in class, create outline and write our own (Homework), and share our narrative writing
Week 4:
Informative Writing- Define it, write sample essay in class, create outline and  write our own (Homework) and share our descriptive writing
Week 5:
Opinion Writing- Define it, write sample essay in class, create outline and  write our own (Homework) and share our informative writing
Week 6:
Compare and Contrast Essay- Define it, write sample essay in class, create outline and  write our own (Homework) and share our opinion  writing
Week 7: 
Cause and Effect Essay- Define it, write sample essay in class, create outline and  write our own (Homework) and share our compare and contrast writing
Week 8:
Expository Essay- Define it, write sample essay in class, create outline and  write our own (Homework) and share our compare and contrast writing
Week 9: 
Persuasive Essay- Define it, write sample essay in class, create outline and  write our own (Homework) and share our informative writing
Week 10:
Discussion of persuasive essays and end of class activity