Mastering Non-Fiction Writing
Karen Bunyan
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In this ongoing course students will learn the different conventions of transactional non-fiction writing. #academic
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
This ongoing course covers the different styles of transactional writing and text types (non- fiction writing). Each week focuses on one particular style of writing - writing to inform, explain, argue or persuade. Each text type has a particular set of conventions - these are the typical expected features and include structure, language and form. Understanding the conventions of the text types is essential in creating a successful piece of writing. Each lesson will focus on one of the text...
The conventions of the different text types - language, structure and tone. AFOREST persuasive techniques. Sentence structures and punctuation.
Homework Offered
There will be an optional homework task at the end of each lesson - so students can further reinforce their learning.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Work completed during the lesson will have written feedback based on the success criteria shared with the students at the start of each lesson.Grades Offered
All resources and source materials are supplied and are posted in classroom a day or two before the lesson. Each lesson a 'knowledge organiser' is supplied which covers the success criteria, gives examples, word bank s etc.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Hi - thank you for taking the time to read my profile. My name is Karen and I moved to rural Lincolnshire in 2019 - before that I lived and worked in London for 30 years. I am a qualified English Teacher and I also have a BA Hons Degree in...
Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 203 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-10 learners per class
