Middle School English Language Arts Writing: Mastering Paragraphs & the Essay
What's included
21 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Our boot camp features daily writing lessons designed to progressively build your skills, ensuring consistent practice and steady improvement throughout the course.Grading
All submitted work receives detailed feedback, and a final rubric is used to evaluate the five-paragraph essay, ensuring comprehensive assessment and guidance for improvement.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner Level
Join me for a stress-free writing class and watch their writing skills soar! This foundational writing program takes learners from mastering paragraph writing to writing a five-paragraph essay - at only 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 $𝟔 𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧. With engaging, daily writing tasks, students will build confidence and proficiency in their writing abilities. Unlock their full writing potential! - 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀! My writing classes are fully supported with actionable, timely feedback. We begin by mastering the paragraph writing process. Once students have a solid grasp of paragraphs, we move on to master the basic five-paragraph essay. I structure our writing tasks to break writing into manageable daily exercises, helping students boost their writing skills. 🌟 With over 5000 learners successfully taught on Outschool, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the virtual classroom. 🎓 The proof is in the numbers—over 1500 5-star reviews from satisfied students and parents! 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐭: ➡️ 5 English writing assignments per week to master the paragraph ➡️ Two paragraphs - written step by step - You don't plan! I do! ➡️ 3 English writing assignments per week to master essay parts ➡️ One Example | Expository Essay Topic of choice! ➡️ Written or Video feedback on submitted assignments ➡️ Teacher-made videos, writing organizers, and fully digital assignments ➡️ Short Videos: 15 min per lesson ➡️ Work 30-45 min per lesson ➡️ Lots of practice and almost-instant support This interactive, multimedia, asynchronous class is designed to empower middle school students for academic success. The best part? No live classes on Zoom, giving you complete flexibility in your learning journey! 🚀 You can work at your own pace—where, when, and how you want—by watching pre-recorded videos, completing digital assessments, and posting your work in our classroom. ➡️ Class features Model Writing lessons: Modeling writing builds learners' confidence and lowers their barriers when engaging in the writing process. Advanced, struggling, and reluctant writers supported. ➡️ Why choose Self-Paced? Because it is fantastic! This Flexible Schedule class meets *asynchronous*, there will be *no* live meetings. Recorded lessons, game links, printouts, and reading assignments are posted to the virtual classroom on Outschool.com. Students will enjoy working at their own pace and on their schedule! ➡️ This class is a fun class! Students watch teacher-created videos as they follow an interactive class syllabus. This is your class, so work at your pace! I respond promptly to all posts, provide time for working on lessons in our weekly schedule, and give feedback on all submitted assignments. ➡️ Reasons a Self-Paced class is better! 1.) Teacher-recorded videos mean you can pause instruction! Watch it again and again. 2.) No schedule conflicts or noise interruptions, and did I say you can go at your pace?!?!?! 3.) Pause, skip, back up, slow down, speed up, replay! 4.) Students can be themselves and learn how they need to! I support all learner types, and accommodations are always my top priority! Throughout the boot camp, students will receive personalized feedback on submitted writing, fostering a positive and growth-oriented environment.
Learning Goals
𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵: Students will learn to write the perfect paragraph, including topic sentence, strong supporting sentences, and a conclusion, using clear, logical, and easy to follow steps.
𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: Students will achieve proficiency in crafting well-structured paragraphs and essay writing skills, with clear topics, supporting details, and conclusions.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)21 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction & Brainstorming
Intro to our class & Mind Map Brainstorming
10 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Topic Sentences
Master topics sentences
7 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Supporting Sentences
Master writing on target supporting sentences
9 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Concluding Sentences
Master on target conclusions
Other Details
Parental Guidance
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External Resources
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Mount Union
As an ACE Certified Outschool Educator with five years of online and in person teaching experience, I am thrilled to guide your students through the Middle School Language Arts Boot Camp: The Basic Five-Paragraph Essay. Holding a Master's in Education and certification in Elementary Education, specifically for English Language Arts in Grades K-8th in the State of Wisconsin, I bring a wealth of knowledge to the writing arena.
My educational journey includes a Bachelor of Arts in English, Communications, and Print Media, and I am fully bilingual in Spanish. My goal is to ignite your student's passion for grammar through active reading, hands-on activities, and inspiring projects. By harnessing the natural enthusiasm of Outschoolers, I ensure they actively participate and engage in their educational process.
With a remarkable track record, I've successfully taught over 4,000 Outschool students and accumulated more than 1,000 teaching hours. My courses are not only instructional but also captivating and inspiring. You can explore my Outschool teaching journey in various media outlets, including CBS New York, Business Insider, and the American Board for Teacher Excellence.
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Self-Paced Course
$20
weekly or $120 for all content21 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 5 learners
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Ages: 11-16