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Ivy League Writing Group

In this writing group, students will be introduced to Ivy League-level writing techniques in a fun, interactive, and stress-free way!
Miss Shauna
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(113)
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Class

What's included

36 live meetings
18 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Finishing writing assignments from class at home if needed
Assessment
included

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
I am currently attending Johns Hopkins University, pursuing my master's degree in writing. I designed this class to help students refine their own writing skills and develop a unique writing voice. This course is intended for those who have an interest in writing and are eager to take on a challenge!
(Beginners are welcomed, as well as students who maybe don't "like" writing but would like to better their skills before attending college.)

- Essays
- Poetry writing 
- Creative writing 
- Scholarship essays 
- Formatting in MLA + APA
- Classic literature author studies
- Admissions and applications information

(See syllabus for a full breakdown of class time.)

Learning Goals

Creative writing
Classic literature
learning goal

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards
36 Lessons
over 36 Weeks
Lesson 1:
First day of school
 Ice breakers, intros, and goal setting 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Writing
 6 ways to start a sentence, compound/complex/simple sentence variation. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Classic literature
 Hemingway - The Old Man and the Sea 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
College life
 Applications and admissions - Q&A, tips and tricks 
30 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
We use YouTube in class for author studies and interviews.
Supply List
Everything will be provided in class via screen share or printable PDFs.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
YouTube Google Docs Blooket.com
Joined February, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I hold two bachelor's degrees, one in creative writing and another in child psychology. I am currently attending Johns Hopkins University, pursuing my master's in writing.
I have taught on Outschool for over 4 years and have homeschooled my own kiddo since kindergarten (who is now in high school.)
Plus, honestly, teaching is my passion, and I LOVE my job! :) Which, I think is the most important factor here. 

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$12

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1x per week, 36 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-8 learners per class

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