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Mastering the Five Paragraph Essay: Middle School Writing Part I

Completed by 4026 learners
Ages 11-15
Live Group Course
Students will master four key five-paragraph essays—Definition, Compare & Contrast, Persuasive, and Analysis. With personalized feedback on all submitted work, they’ll build strong writing skills and confidence. Enroll today!
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 4 weeks
3-11 learners per class
40 min

What’s included

4 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Learners will have weekly essay writing assignments.
Assessment
All submitted work will receive feedback both in-text and on a rubric.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner - Intermediate Level
In this structured writing course, students will develop essential essay-writing skills by crafting four key five-paragraph essays: Definition, Compare & Contrast, Persuasive, and Analysis. Each lesson includes a short, engaging mini-lecture, followed by materials designed to help students complete their essays with confidence.

What Your Child Will Learn:
✅ Week 1: Definition Essay – Learn how to create a clear, well-structured outline.
✅ Week 2: Compare & Contrast Essay – Develop strong analytical skills by comparing two subjects using formal writing.
✅ Week 3: Persuasive Essay – Build arguments with logical reasoning and strong supporting evidence.
✅ Week 4: Analysis Essay – Identify an author’s purpose, literary devices, and themes.

Why Enroll?
✔️ Personalized Feedback – Every submitted essay receives detailed instructor feedback.
✔️ Clear, Step-by-Step Lessons – Mini-lectures and structured materials guide students through each essay.
✔️ Flexible Learning – Self-paced format allows students to work on assignments at their own speed.
✔️ Build Confidence & Critical Thinking – Strengthen writing skills for academic success.

Students can submit completed essays as .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or Google Docs in the Outschool classroom. If necessary, work can also be typed in the chat.

Give your child the tools to write with clarity, confidence, and structure.

Learning Goals

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.

Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Definition Essay and Essay Structure
 This lesson is about how to structure a five-paragraph essay and the first essay is assigned. 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Compare/Contrast Essay and Outline
 This lesson is about using graphic organizers and an outline to develop an essay. 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Persuasive Essay and the Four-Square Method
 This lesson is about using logos, pathos, and ethos to persuade readers. 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Analysis Essay and Literary Devices
 This lesson is about using literary devices to write a literary analysis essay. 
40 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs
Please communicate with the instructor if accommodations or modifications are needed. Academy teachers are trained and educated on how to meet unique learning needs and classes can be adjusted as needed.
Parental Guidance
Parents, please check the classroom and teacher tab regularly to ensure your child is submitting their work. Feedback can only be given on submitted assignments.
Supply List
Learners 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.
 4 files available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master’s Degree in Education from University of Minnesota
(Teacher) Jade W. | M.Ed. & Licensed Instructor
Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from University of Tennessee Knoxville
Aliya Benabderrazak
Bachelor’s Degree in History from University of Minnesota
(Teacher) Jade W. | M.Ed. & Licensed Instructor
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.

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