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Practical Persuasive Writing Skills: Introduction to Grant Writing

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Ages 12-16

Self-Paced Course

In this 3 week self-paced writing course, students are introduced to a practical purpose of persuasive writing - grant writing. Students will research grants that are available to youth and then use their research and writing skills.

Kim David - BA, MPA, MLIS

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What's included

3 pre-recorded lessons

3 weeks

of teacher support

1 year access

to the content

Assignments

1-2 hours per week. Students will work on assignments to support writing a grant.

Certificate of Completion

1 after class completion

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8

Beginner Level

This three-week self-paced course introduces students to grant writing, a practical application of persuasive writing. Students will explore how to research grants that interest them and develop the skills to write strong and effective grant proposals.

Students will:
- Learn the purpose of grants and their role in supporting individuals and organizations.
- Gain skills in finding grants tailored to youth and personal interests.
- Practice writing persuasive, well-organized grant proposals, including key sections like the needs statement, budget, and timeline.

Topics include -
Week 1: What grants are, why they matter, and how to find opportunities for youth.
Week 2: Planning and drafting a grant proposal with attention to audience and purpose.
Week 3: Refining and finalizing a grant proposal for clarity and impact.

The class is self-paced to give students the freedom to explore grants that align with their personal interests and goals.
- Weekly lessons include a 5-8 minute video explaining the main concepts for the week.
- Students complete independent assignments designed to develop their skills step by step, building toward a finished grant proposal.
- Support is available throughout the course, with personalized feedback on assignments to help students improve their work and gain confidence.

This course fosters independence while providing support to ensure success. The teaching approach emphasizes:

- Flexibility: The self-paced format allows students to explore grants that inspire them while meeting course objectives.
- Support: Guidance is provided through constructive feedback to help students refine their writing.
- Practicality: Students work on real-world skills, gaining tools they can apply in future projects or opportunities.

Learning Goals

Students will understand the different purposes of writing.

Students will demonstrate clear and concise writing.

Syllabus

Curriculum

Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum

Standards

Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

3 Lessons

over 3 Weeks

Lesson 1:

What Are Grants and Why Do They Matter?

 Learn: Find out what grants are, why they’re given, and how they can help people or groups.
Research: Look for grants that kids or teens can apply for using online tools or local resources.
Analyze: Read an example of a grant application to see how it’s written and organized.

Lesson 2:

Planning Your Grant Proposal

 Pick: Choose a specific grant from your research to focus on for your proposal.
Outline: Create a plan for your proposal, including your goals, audience, and the main ideas you’ll include.
Draft: Write the opening section and explain why the grant is needed, using strong, clear arguments.

Lesson 3:

Writing and Polishing Your Proposal

 Write: Finish your grant proposal, adding details like a budget and timeline.
Review: Share your draft with a peer to get helpful suggestions for improving your work.
Revise: Use the feedback to make your proposal as strong and clear as possible.

Other Details

Learning Needs

This class is created with gifted scholars in mind who need to be challenged to see the practical use of their writing skills.

Supply List

Everything will be provided by the teacher.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

Youth Service America Points of Light Foundation Do Something Good

Meet the teacher

Kim David - BA, MPA, MLIS

Joined December, 2020

4.8

35reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Arizona Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

As a service learning coordinator my role is to encourage youth to write grants that help them achieve their goal in creating an impactful service project.