Persuade! Opinion Essay Writing
In this 3-day class, learners will write and share their own opinion essays!
Ms. C
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What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. Persuasive Writing Assignment - Writing - Research HomeworkLetter Grade
- Grade based on a rubric (rubric provided on classroom page) - A Certificate of Completion will also be offered.Class Experience
Welcome to Persuade! In this class, come and learn all about the Opinion Essay. You have opinions and I want to hear them! Over the 3 days of the class, you will learn about opinions, parts of an opinion essay, and strategies for writing these types of essays. There will be visuals to guide understanding on slides. You and your classmates will vote on a fun topic that usually has a lot of opinions about it (pizza toppings, anyone?) and practice stating your opinion by writing your own opinion essay. Don't worry, we will be practicing together and have some class time for writing. There will be a rubric to follow that will help you keep track of the essay parts. Also, I will be available for questions through messages in case you need help outside of class. Your final artifact will be an essay that you can share in the third class. There will be respectful guidelines and we will discuss how to respectfully discuss opinions before we share. You may choose to read your essay aloud or defend/share the main reasons for your opinion. I ask that you submit your essay in the classroom to share or in a message to me so I can give you feedback using the rubric. Class outline: Day 1: Opinion Writing Introduction Strategy/Parts of Opinion Essay Topic Vote Brainstorm/Outline Homework: Continue Brainstorm/Outline Day 2: Group write warm-up Resources Transition Words Writing time Homework: Continue Writing Day 3: Be ready to defend your opinion! (Share Time) Possible topics: Space vs. Ocean The Best Pet Dogs vs. Cats Schedule: Monday-Wednesday September 23-25 September 30-October 2
Learning Goals
Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Opinion Writing Introduction
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Group Write
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Share
55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be discussing using sources to provide evidence. In class, we will conduct a search on a kid-friendly search engine called Kiddle. Learners may use the source we find in class and, with permission, can also search the topic outside of class to use as 1 source in their essay. You can view this tool here: https://www.kiddle.co/
Supply List
- paper/pencil or - computer/electronic device (for research and to use if typing essay)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Ms. C. I am so excited to see you in my Outschool classroom! I offer many classes related to dogs, wildlife, science, reading, and writing. I love teaching topics from the beautiful animals here on Earth to the gorgeous stars in the sky. I love incorporating reading, art and science all together. I have my Associate’s degree in Animal Science, Associate’s degree in Elementary Education, and my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Middle Dual Education with a specialization in Science. I am a certified teacher, and I am currently a substitute teacher and an Outschool teacher. I strive to support all my students in learning and welcoming them to a safe space. I encourage creativity, pursuing interests, and a passion for lifelong learning. I enjoy reading, writing, and being outside. A hobby that has always helped me relax has been drawing or painting.
If you would like to request a class, please, send me a message!Reviews
Live Group Course
$45
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
1-6 learners per class
