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Mastering Persuasive Writing: Middle School Essay

In this 5 week class, students will learn about the structure of a persuasive essay and how to craft a compelling and effective argument. They will go through the writing process to write their own persuasive essays.
Wild and Unstructured Learning
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What's included

10 live meetings
8 hrs 20 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Students may need to work on their persuasive essays outside of class time.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 8
This five-week middle school persuasive essay class aims to make the writing process not only educational, but an adventurous journey. Through a blend of individual and group activities, students will hone their persuasive writing skills while enjoying the collaborative learning experience. Students will learn the structure of a persuasive essay and go through the writing process to craft their own compelling persuasive essay.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to write compelling and effective persuasive essays.
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Syllabus

10 Lessons
over 5 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Launching the Persuasive Odyssey
 Overview of the persuasive essay genre and its real-world applications. Discussion on the power of persuasion in daily life. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Launching the Persuasive Odyssey
 Introduction to ethos, pathos, and logos. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Charting the Course for Persuasion
 Exciting brainstorming activities to help students select their persuasive topics. Introduction to effective research methods for gathering supporting evidence. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Charting the Course for Persuasion
 Developing a clear and concise thesis statement. In-depth exploration of the persuasive essay structure. 
50 mins online live lesson

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Teacher expertise and credentials
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Ambria Parrish
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Melaney Kosarek
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Kristen
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Ms. Kristen
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Barbara (Ms Bobbi) Wells
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Barbara (Ms Bobbi) Wells
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Maiko
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Lianne
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Molly Thomas
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Patricia Trevino
Texas Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Patricia Trevino
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Patricia Trevino
Texas Teaching Certificate
Andrea Snow
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Andrea Snow
Texas Teaching Certificate
Lara Chomout
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Yinghui S McClellan
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Alabama
Ambria Parrish
Master's Degree in Education from Saginaw Valley State University
Melaney Kosarek
Master's Degree in Education from American International College
Ms. Kristen
Master's Degree in Linguistics from Nagoya Gakuin University (Japan)
Maiko
Master's Degree from Duke University
Ms. Jo Anna
Master's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Patricia Trevino
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Houston-Clear Lake
Diane Sullivan
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Ottawa
Ankur Mishra
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley University
Andrea Snow
Master's Degree in Special Education from Moreland University
Robbie Cox-Chatman
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Montevallo
Ambria Parrish
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Mount Holyoke College
Ms. Kristen
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Asbury College
Barbara (Ms Bobbi) Wells
Bachelor's Degree in English from Nagoya Gakuin University (Japan)
Maiko
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Furman University
Ms. Jo Anna
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Longwood University
Molly Thomas
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Diane Sullivan
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Patricia Trevino
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University
Andrea Snow
Bachelor's Degree from Angelo State University
Lara Chomout
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Angelo State University
Lara Chomout
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Bohai University, China
Yinghui S McClellan
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from University of Missouri
Robbie Cox-Chatman
Teachers will have at least 5 years experience teaching middle school writing. 

Here is a link to a document with all of Wild and Unstructured Learning's teachers. They are listed alphabetically in the document.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zItA4QLkRR6dfhOEMzBjrWW_Zssk9Yz5B90Nstuli0c/edit?usp=sharing

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$250

for 10 classes
2x per week, 5 weeks
50 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-10 learners per class

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