This class is taught in English.

* Students will understand a narrative essay as a (usually) factual story of events in a logical sequence. 
* Students will use more advanced academic vocabulary in their essays.
*Students will develop their characters and events with more description.
*Student will understand the importance of proper pacing and apply it to their story.
*Students will understand and properly use dialogue, including proper punctuation.
* Students will gain confidence in their ability to independently write an explanatory essay of their choice through practice and feedback.

AA in Child Development
BA in Early Language Development
TESOL Certification
Teacher Certification
20+ years in education
Love of writing and teaching writing

Homework Offered
-After class one, students will finish their brainstorming and outline and draft their body paragraphs.
-After class two, students will draft their introductions and conclusions and self-revise their essays.
-After class three, students will review and apply peer and teacher feedback to do a final revision of their essays.
-After the last class, students will have a completed narrative essay.

Students should not feel stressed to complete all the writing in the class. They will be able to complete the writing after and between classes, sending me questions and parts of their writing as needed. I am very responsive to and encourage their messages. 

If learners do not complete the required work before the class meets, they can still attend the session and work on their essay, however, they will get guidance as the teacher is able between work with prepared students, and the results/goals of the essay class may not be satisfactory.  
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Class participation
Completion of work
Prepared for each session
Final essay
Grades Offered

None, but this is a heavier course that will require students to write during and after classes to keep up with the pace.