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Summer Essay Writing Crash Course
Karyn O'Connor
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(243)
In this 4-day summer course, students will learn about the structure of the 5-paragraph essay, presented in easy-to-follow steps using a foolproof "formula."
Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 10
Essay writing is - or will become - a significant part of your student's academic life. This 4-day summer course will help your learner head into the school year equipped with a better understanding of what a 5-paragraph essay is and how to write one with skillfulness and confidence. Using a combination of handouts (Word documents outlining the structure of an essay and listing transition words and phrases, graphic organizers, etc.) and PowerPoint slides, I'll teach your learner the basics...
I'm an American Writers & Artists Institute trained copywriter and editor with professional freelance experience. I've been teaching English Language Arts on Outschool since 2019. I'm currently writing my first non-fiction book on essay writing.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: After class, students may need to complete any writing that is not finished during class.
Students will need a word processing software (e.g., Google doc, Word doc, Pages) to use when writing and editing essays. Learners may require access to an Internet search engine (e.g., Google or Duck Duck Go) in order to research topics and find supporting evidence for their essays.
Learners will be provided with a handout that outlines the structure of an essay and another handout containing a list of transition words and phrases for reference. Learners may require access to an Internet search engine (e.g., Google or Duck Duck Go) in order to research topics and find supporting evidence for their essays.
Joined November, 2019
4.8
243reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Karyn O'Connor. I'm a freelance editor and copywriter as well as a professional voice teacher and acting coach. Here on Outschool, I teach group classes and tutor in English Language Arts and French grammar and vocabulary...
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Group Class
$80
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
70 min
Completed by 53 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-16
3-8 learners per class
