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.
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.
This lesson is about how to structure a five-paragraph essay and the first essay is assigned.
This lesson is about using graphic organizers and an outline to develop an essay.
This lesson is about using logos, pathos, and ethos to persuade readers.
This lesson is about using literary devices to write a literary analysis essay.
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.
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.