$25
per classMastering the Five Paragraph Essay: One-Time Writing for High School
Completed by 54 learners
Ages 14-18
Live One-Time Class
Live video meetings
Meets once
3-11 learners per class
45 min
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Learners will submit a rough draft and revision of their essay.Assessment
Feedback will be given in-text and on a rubric.Class Experience
Beginner Level
Class #1: The Essay During this course, students will learn how to construct a basic five paragraph essay: Introduction (hook, thesis statement) Body Paragraphs (topic sentence, supporting details, closing/transitional sentence) Conclusion ("upside-down" introduction) Students will be given three prompts to choose from. They will have one week to complete and submit their first draft essay. All essays submitted on time will be reviewed and receive feedback. Students will have the opportunity to complete revisions and resubmit their essays. The first submission will receive detailed feedback. The final submission will receive a weighted rubric grade. *Both feedback forms are attached and available to view upon enrollment. **If a percentage grade is not desired, please let me know. Objectives: Students will learn how to construct a basic five paragraph essay. Students will learn how to develop an outline. Students will learn the elements of an essay. Completed essays should be submitted to the Outschool classroom as a typed .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or through GoogleDocs. Essays may also be typed and submitted in the chat function if a writing/typing application is unavailable. Teacher Jade; Jade Weatherington; Teacher Jade's Writing Academy; Five Paragraph Essay; Formal Essay; Writing; Essays; Essay writing basics; Formal and informal essays; Paragraph development; Five-paragraph essay structure; Introduction, body, and conclusion; Hook and thesis statement; Topic sentence and supporting details; "Upside-down" introduction; Three prompts; First draft submission; Essay review and feedback; In-text and rubric feedback; Revisions and resubmission; Weighted rubric grade; Additional handouts; Constructing essays; Developing outlines; Understanding essay elements; Revising and editing.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to construct a basic five paragraph essay.
Students will learn how to develop an outline.
Students will learn the elements of an essay.
Other Details
Supply List
All material will be provided during and after class. Learners will need a writing program or application to type and submit work; however, work may also be typed in the classroom chat.
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
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of Minnesota
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from University of Tennessee Knoxville
Bachelor's Degree in History from University of Minnesota
The teachers offering this course have experience teaching writing at upper levels including high school, adult basic education, and university students. Learners will have the opportunity to submit their work for feedback and review. This course has a higher level of expectations than the middle school writing course; however, high school aged learners that are just starting on essays or need more guidance are encouraged to enroll.
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