Literary Analysis, Thesis Development & Persuasive Essay Writing (Sem 2)
In this fun and exciting 15 Session class students will take their persuasive skills to the next level
Paige Bombacie - IEW Registered Instructor
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What's included
15 live meetings
12 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. After every class, there is an assignment related to the ideas introduced in class. The students will be working on one essay for 4 weeks. In addition, they will be reading, on their own, the next book for the next essay and completing a study guide.Assessment
The students will receive weekly feedback and guidance as they compose their essays. Students will be instructed to use a self-check rubric. Upon completion of each essay, I will assess students writing and provide encouraging feedback. I do not provide letter grades.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Intermediate Level
This class removes the guesswork, anxiety, and frustration from the writing experience. The tools taught enable students to explore ideas far beyond the formula of the five-paragraph essay. The Program introduces 8 Essays. In semester 2 of this course, we will focus on Essays 5-8. Each essay is paired with a literature book that will be used as its basis of discussion and instruction. The process for each essay and book is as follows. Invention - Students come to class having already read the assigned literature book. During class, we will discuss the book and complete a literary analysis together. The student will then select decisions made from within the text. They will consider both sides of the decision, choose which side to support, and develop a thesis. Arrangement - The structure of the Essay is taught. Students arrange their thesis and supporting evidence within the outline modeled. Elocution/Style - The 3rd class focuses on elements to dress up writing, adding tropes and sentence structure for maximum clarity and emphasis. It also reviews basic punctuation and spelling rules for self-editing. This process repeats with each essay and each book building on the previous essay. Students love this process because it is discussion-based. They have the opportunity to discuss real issues, express their opinions and learn to support their opinion. The process of reading great literature and writing persuasive thesis-driven essays allows students to grapple with ideas outside of their personal experiences. Weeks 1-4, Essay 5 Phantom Tollbooth Weeks 5-8, Essay 6 Where the Red Fern Grows Weeks 9-12, Essay 7 - Carry On, Mr Bowditch Weeks 13 -15, Essay 8 & 9 - Students' Choice By the end of this course, your student will have not only developed powerful skills for writing essays but logical thinking skills for life. They will have developed the thinking processes that lead to rational logic and persuasion.
Learning Goals
Second-semester students will build on all of the skills taught in semester 1. Additionally, they will focus on learning to anticipate and prepare for an opinion opposite to theirs. They will learn to clearly define terms to avoid confusion and considers circumstance in a matter.
Syllabus
15 Lessons
over 15 WeeksLesson 1:
Phantom Tollbooth - Lesson 1
Character Lists, Maps, Character Analysis Paragraph 50 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Phantom Tollbooth - Lesson 2
Invention - 5 Common Topic Definitions ANI, Sort, Citations 50 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 3:
Phantom Tollbooth - Lesson 3
Arrangement - Division 50 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 4:
Phantom Tollbooth - Lesson 3
Elocution - Antithesis 50 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Other Details
Learning Needs
LTW is a systematic program that removes the ambiguity of writing and helps unique learners. I was diagnosed with Dyslexia and have worked with many dyslexic students. I can offer encouragement, understanding, and accommodation tips.
Parental Guidance
Each book that has been selected for analysis and writing has been pulled from well know booklist and deemed appropriate for this age group. It is highly recommended that parents familiarize themselves with the content of these books.
Sensitive items to watch for:
Where the Red Fern Grows - Young boy falls on an Ax and dies, Animal death
Please Note that students and/or parents need to know how to upload attachments (PDF or Pictures) and how to use basic functions of Google Docs. All of these steps will be demonstrated in class for students.
Pre-Requisites
Experinece and understanding of LTW Essays 1-4 are required before this class.
Supply List
Books - Phantom Tollbooth, Where the Red Fern Grows, Carry On Mr. Bowditch The teacher will provide study guides for each book that will need to be printed Use of google docs
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Every student must have access to the books we will be reading and discussing in class. Books can be audio or paper. Note we will not be actually reading the book in class but rather discussing the book.
Students will be provided with a packet for Literary Analysis and for Composing Essays. These packets can be used digitally or can be printed and used in hard copy form.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Washington
In this class, we will address sensitive topics that may elicit differing opinions among students. However, I have extensive experience in facilitating such discussions in a classroom setting for the past seven years, helping students discover their beliefs on a given topic and the reasons behind them. Using the cannons of rhetoric and Socratic method, I challenge students to consider both sides of a thesis.
Apart from my experience in leading diverse groups of students in such discussions, I possess over 15 years of expertise in youth counseling and mentorship. My Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of Washington, with a focus on education, social, and cultural change, has equipped me with the necessary knowledge and skills to objectively and respectfully guide students through challenging discussions.
Furthermore, I have been coaching students in writing for more than 13 years, which has honed my ability to communicate effectively and convey complex ideas to learners of different backgrounds and abilities.Reviews
Live Group Course
$300
for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
50 min
Completed by 38 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
5-15 learners per class
