Learn Essay Writing
In this multi-session course, Students will learn and practice writing well developed five-paragraph essays in a variety of styles to include: ACT/ SAT Exam, High School Entrance Exams, Narrative, Descriptive, Compare and Contrast, Expository, and Persuasive Essays.
Dr. Amy Renn
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(103)
What's included
6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will produce a well formulated essay with all of the elements taught in class.Assessment
Informal Learner Assessment, Final EssayClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Is this course students will be taught the art of essay writing. Students will explore the ten following basic academic forms of essay writing: descriptive essay, definition essay, compare and contrast essay, cause and effect essay, narrative essay, process essay, argumentative essay, critical essay, expository essay, and persuasive essay. Students will be taught how to develop a good essay title, how to formulate a thesis, how to write powerful introductions, how to add well-developed details with claims, evidence, connections, and transitions, and how to end with a solid conclusion. Session 1: Introduction to the five Paragraph Essay format, Overview of Essay Types (Descriptive, Definition, Compare and Contrast, Cause and Effect, Process Essay, Narrative, Argumentative, Critical, Expository, Persuasive Essay) Session 2: Title and Thesis Statements, Introduction Paragraphs, Writing an Outline Session 3: Details and supporting Ideas, Using Rubrics, Research, Finding Ideas, Transition Phrases Session 4: Writing the Conclusion, Putting it all together, Proof Reading Session 5: Choosing an Essay Type, Generate Ideas, Create an Outline, Title, and Thesis Session 6: Final Essay Completion and Assessment of Learning
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of the five paragraph essay format and the ten basic forms of academic essay writing.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Word Processing program, MS Word, etc.
Gmail account/ email for a shared document is helpful.
Joined November, 2020
4.7
103reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have a PhD in Education with a specialty in Language Arts.Reviews
Live Group Class
$200
for 6 classes3x per week, 2 weeks
55 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
2-5 learners per class
