$190
for 10 classesPersuasion Power-Up: Crafting Compelling Arguments
New class
Ages 8-11
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
2x per week, 5 weeks
3-10 learners per class
45 min
What's included
10 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students may need to work on their persuasive essays outside of class time.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
This five-week elementary persuasive essay class aims to make the writing process not just educational, but a thrilling adventure. Through a mix of games, storytelling, and creative exercises, students will develop essential persuasive writing skills while having a blast along the way. Students will learn the structure of a persuasive essay and go through the writing process to craft their own compelling persuasive essay. Week 1: Setting the Stage for Persuasion Day 1: Overview of the persuasive essay genre and its real-world applications. Discussion on the power of persuasion in daily life. Day 2: Introduction to ethos, pathos, and logos. Week 2: Building a Strong Foundation Day 1: Exciting brainstorming activities to help students select their persuasive topics. Introduction to researching and gathering evidence to support arguments. Day 2: Developing a clear and concise thesis statement. Overview of the essay structure: introduction, body, and conclusion. Week 3: The Art of Persuasive Writing Day 1: Creative exercises to develop attention-grabbing introductions. Analyzing effective introductions in famous persuasive essays. Writing introduction paragraphs. Day 2: Organizing and presenting evidence effectively. Drafting persuasive body paragraphs. Week 4: Counterarguments and Conclusions Day 1: Fun role-playing activities to explore counterarguments. Strategies for addressing and refuting opposing views. Writing counterarguments. Day 2: Analyzing and discussing effective conclusions in persuasive writing. Writing concluding paragraphs. Week 5: Polishing Your Persuasive Piece Day 1: Revision, edit, and publish. Day 2: Sharing and celebrating completed persuasive essays.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to write compelling and effective persuasive essays.
Other Details
Supply List
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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
10 teachers have teaching certificates
Alabama Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate
Texas Teaching Certificate
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
9 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Alabama
Master's Degree in Education from Saginaw Valley State University
Master's Degree in Education from American International College
Master's Degree from Duke University
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Houston-Clear Lake
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Ottawa
Master's Degree in Special Education from Moreland University
Master's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley University
11 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Montevallo
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Mount Holyoke College
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Asbury College
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Furman University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Longwood University
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University
Bachelor's Degree from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Bohai University, China
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from University of Missouri
Teachers will have at least 5 years experience teaching elementary writing.
Here is a link to a document with all of Wild and Unstructured Learning's teachers. They are listed alphabetically in the document.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zItA4QLkRR6dfhOEMzBjrWW_Zssk9Yz5B90Nstuli0c/edit?usp=sharing
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