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Mastering the Five Paragraph Essay: Middle School Writing Part I
Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner - Intermediate Level
A total of 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫 essays will be written for this course. Learners will learn how to write a structured five paragraph essay. The essays include: Definition, Compare and Contrast, Persuasive, and Analysis. Each lesson will begin with a mini-lecture and each class will end with class material that will assist the learner with the completion of their essays. 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗢𝗻𝗲: Introduction to Writing and Definition Paper Objective: Student will learn how to develop an outline. 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗧𝘄𝗼: Compare and...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Definition Essay and Essay StructureThis lesson is about how to structure a five-paragraph essay and the first essay is assigned.Week 2Lesson 2Compare/Contrast Essay and OutlineThis lesson is about using graphic organizers and an outline to develop an essay.Week 3Lesson 3Persuasive Essay and the Four-Square MethodThis lesson is about using logos, pathos, and ethos to persuade readers.Week 4Lesson 4Analysis Essay and Literary DevicesThis lesson is about using literary devices to write a literary analysis essay.
This class is taught in English.
- Students will understand how to develop a thesis statement.
- Students will learn how to implement outlines and graphic organizers to assist with their writing process.
- Student will practice structuring paragraphs (topic sentence, main idea, and thesis statements).
- Student will select a word or phrase to define.
- Student will include their outline (point-by-point or subject-by-subject).
- Students will learn how to structure four essays.
- Student will select a piece of literature to analyze.
𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗮𝗱𝗲 (𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿): I started my path to teaching in college when I volunteered with AmeriCorps. I went on to teach in traditional public schools after I completed my M.Ed and received my teaching license, but I quickly learned the school environment was not the ideal setting for myself or my child. That is when I transitioned to homeschooling and teaching online. I have been teaching writing course for fifteen years. My primary objective in each class is to help the learners feel comfortable and gain confidence in their writing.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 3-6 throughout the classFeedback: includedDetails: Learners will have weekly essay writing assignments.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: All submitted work will receive feedback both in-text and on a rubric.
Learners should have experience basic essay formatting (introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion). For beginners, please check out: https://outschool.com/classes/essay-writing-hamburger-paragraph-and-the-five-paragraph-essay-9FocrLgh?usid=
4 files available upon enrollmentLearners may need lined writing paper, pencil/pen, and/or erasers for note taking. However, PPTs will be posted after class so taking notes is optional. Essays must be submitted as: .doc, .docx, .rtf., .txt, .pdf, or as a GoogleDoc. If none of these options are available, the essay can be typed and directly submitted in the chat box.
Parents, please make sure you’re checking the classroom and the teacher tab to ensure that your children are submitting their work. Work that isn’t submitted cannot receive feedback and work that isn’t turned in by the due dates will not receive feedback.
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of Minnesota
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in History from University of Minnesota
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$24
weekly or $96 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
40 min
Completed by 3965 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
3-11 learners per class