$25
per session
Class

Introduction to Essay Writing With Cursive!

Completed by 1 learner
Ages 10-13
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
In this weekly ongoing class, you'll use cursive to write beginner-level, well-structured essays!
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30 min

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Class Experience

Hello, and thank you for your interest in writing essays by hand in cursive!  Below are details about what you can expect in this weekly ongoing class:

How is the class structured?
Step 1:
-During our first class, I'll ask about your background and goals with both cursive as well as essay writing
-If you ever experienced discomfort when writing in the past, I may educate you about proper pencil grip and focus on exercises that will help you to avoid pain during long periods of writing cursive

Step 2:
-Once we're confident in your comfort with cursive, I'll start by informing you about plagiarism, and its serious dangers
-After that, I'll tell you what "citations" are so you won't be surprised by them in the future
-We'll move on to a basic essay structure
-I'll show you how the basic essay structure remains pretty much the same, even with more advanced forms of essays

Step 3:
-We'll discuss your interests, and what you'd be the happiest writing about
-We'll plan out an essay structure together, which you'll have in your notes, and I'll also post it in the "Classroom"
-If necessary, I'll give you an essay outline and rubric you can follow

Step 4: 
-You'll write the "body" part of your essay first, following the basic structure
-We can change it as we go along, but for a first essay, I recommend sticking to the standard structure

Step 5:
-We'll review your writing and I'll show you what could make it better
-For example, we'll go over some good "transition" words

Step 6:
-We'll take some time to analyze the purpose of your essay
-I'll contrast and compare your essay with other types of essay 

Step 7:
-We'll review how you wrote your first essay and decide what could make it easier in the future 
-An example of this is if you forgot to double space, it would be better to remember to do it in the future for better editing later on

Step 8:
-This is when we decide what's next
-I'll ask you what was challenging about it, and what did you enjoy?
-We'll plan on what to do in the future to enhance your strengths and minimize any weak points

How will I teach?
-Because this is a private class, it is highly customized to suit each student's interests, learning styles, and thought process
-I provide concrete examples of abstract concepts and keep your future essay writing in mind
-I won't tell you all the rules at one time, as that's overwhelming; it's better to take it a step at a time, and learn as you "do"

What's my teaching style?
-My teaching style is playful, curious, encouraging, and highly interactive
-I don't expect perfection at all, but I do expect you to be willing to put in the effort and challenge yourself!
-When something is difficult for you, it's very important for you to let me know!  This helps me know how to help you. 

How much will learners get to interact?
-This is a private class, so it will be just you and I!
-We will interact during our thirty-minute live classes one time per week
-If you'd like corrections and feedback between classes, feel free to send me a photo of your writing at least three days before our next meeting so I can take a look at it
-When we meet next, I'll give you corrections and feedback

Required experience or knowledge:
-This class is for students who have previously taken a cursive class and are fairly fluent with cursive writing
-Cursive mistakes are acceptable, but the priority of this class is to focus on essay writing
-If this class is of interest to you but you don't feel your cursive is up to speed, I'd recommend starting out with a cursive class before this one

What topics will I cover?
-The Dangers of Plagiarism and How to Avoid It
-Different types of essays and how their purposes differ
-How different types and levels of essays are similar and different

Other Details

External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Trent University
I've been teaching since 2013 and have an Honours Bachelor of Arts in English Literature.  I've been teaching cursive for two years, as well. 

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