Just the Facts: No Stress Approach to Writing Nonfiction
Mr. LeCara
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In an engaging and dynamic course tailored to teens, learners will acquire essential skills and strategies for formatting and crafting essays, reports, and responses to open-ended questions.
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Beginner - Advanced Level
THE LEARNING o Four major topics will be addressed across five session. --Session 1: Proper paper set up (form) for assignments (written/typed) | Content expectations (function of each paragraph) --Session 2: Quotations: quoting sources | When and how to use indirect/direct quotations --Session 3: MLA-Style Citations: in-text citations | Creating Works Cited and Works Consulted pages --Session 4: Research and Credible Sources | Assessing online resources |...
By the end of the course, students can expect to have learned/be more familiar with: -Non-fiction essay/report writing expectations (content and form) -Pre-writing strategies -Strategies for approaching non-fiction essay writing -Crafting strong conclusions -Supporting positions/ideas with appropriate and properly cited sources -The difference between writing what you feel vs writing what you mean -What it means to edit/revise
Mr. LeCara addresses a crucial gap in traditional classroom settings by offering comprehensive coverage of important writing skills often overlooked or taught superficially. Drawing from his experience as a former classroom teacher, he understands the challenges of adhering to rigid curriculum pacing, which can hinder a deeper exploration of essential concepts. In this course, students will receive in-depth instruction on vital aspects such as avoiding drop quotes, creating effective Works Cited and Works Consulted pages, and constructing strong conclusions that showcase critical thinking skills. These skills are not only valued by college professors but also contribute to students' overall writing proficiency and ability to engage with texts on a deeper level.
Homework Offered
HOME ASSIGNMENTS Week 1: Practice assignment focusing on --proper paper setup (form) for a typed assignment using Google Docs --content expectations (demonstrating paragraph functionality) Week 2: Practice assignment focusing on --quotes, quoting sources, using indirect/direct quotations Week 3: Practice assignment focusing on --incorporating in-text citations and creating Works Cited and Works Consulted pages Week 4: Practice assignment focusing on --assessing credible sources online and quoting nontraditional sources, including AI sources2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learner progress will be assessed by o student's engagement during each session o completion of weekly writing activities essential for progressing to the next step, and moving forward in their learningGrades Offered
To complete the class successfully, students may want to consider the following: --be familiar with how to access the course's main page on Outschool and the "Teacher Tab" --be mindful about reading Mr. LeCara's after-class wrap-ups and reviewing any handouts --completing any activities ahead of time to ensure they are submitted on time --Optional: a working printer, notebook for jotting down ideas and notes, writing utensil
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(161)
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Group Class
$30
weekly or $150 for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
60 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
2-4 learners per class
