Summer Camp: ACT Essay Workshop! Write Sample ACT Essays with a Former Scorer.
Practice writing ACT essays and discuss principles for writing an accomplished ACT essay with a former ACT essay scorer.
Rachel Mitchell
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(130)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. There is one essay assignment at the start of class and another essay assignment at the end of class. There's also some recommended reading. It's expected that there will be about 40 minutes to an hour of homework each week.Assessment
Learner's progress will be assessed by the essay assignments at the beginning and end of class.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
This course will prepare learners for the essay portion of the ACT. It will prepare learners to be more effective writers. They will learn guidelines to writing an expository essay. They will receive instruction on how standardized tests generally score essays and furthermore, principles to writing an accomplished essay. We will spend the first class discussing general principles for all accomplished essays. Learners can expect to learn about maintaining readers' interest, the three artistic proofs (ethos, logos, pathos), transitions, cohesiveness, and precise word choice. The next 2 classes learners will learn about writing an expository essay, the same type of essay they can expect to see on the ACT. Outside of class, learners will practice writing essays to ACT writing prompts. I will give an estimated score for their practice exam essays at the beginning and end of class to show their progress. At the end of class, students will be better prepared to write an accomplished essay for the ACT. They will also be better prepared for writing effective essays in college.
Other Details
Supply List
Students will be provided with sample writing prompts and essays. Students are not required to purchase materials, though I recommend that students read "Eats, Shoots, and Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation" by Lynne Truss.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2017
4.9
130reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have experience as an ACT essay scorer. I understand the criteria by which ACT essays are scored. I am able to give relevant criticism to help learners earn a better ACT essay score. Overall, I hope that my guidance leads to a better understanding of general writing principles in addition to doing well on the ACT essay.Reviews
Live Group Class
$40
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 42 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-10 learners per class
