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Not Another Book Report! Essay Writing, English, Lang. Arts, Homeschool Friendly

Completed by 1 learner
Ages 11-14
Live One-Time Class
In this one day class you will explore IEW unit 9 writing a formal critique of a short story. This class will teach the learner to critique a story rather than write a basic report on a story.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(51 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
2-8 learners per class
50 min

What's included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 8
In this one day class you will explore IEW unit 9 writing a formal critique of a short story. This class will teach the learner to critique a story rather than write a basic report on a story. IEW will provide the techniques for a successful critique of a book, magazine article, movie, or short story.

The teacher will:
Discuss the difference between a book report and a formal critique
Discuss the layout of a formal critique
Discuss the story sequence model
Discuss vocabulary for a formal critique
Discuss how to write the formal critique
Discuss a pre-written formal critique

The learner will:
Learn the difference between a formal critique and book report
Learn the format of a formal critique
Learn how to create a story sequence outline
Learn vocabulary which works well in a formal critique
Learn how to write a formal critique
Review and discuss a pre-written formal critique

Learning Goals

The learner will:
Learn the difference between a formal critique and book report
Learn the format of a formal critique
Learn how to create a story sequence outline
Learn vocabulary which works well in a formal critique
Learn how to write a formal critique
Review and discuss a pre-written formal critique

Other Details

Supply List
Lined notebook paper
two different color ink pens
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined September, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Governors State University
IEW Accredited Instructor
MA in Communication & Training with a concentration in Instructional Design
Former homeschool mom. Twenty five plus years working in the homeschool community.

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