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Tackle and Write a Five Paragraph Essay: An Organized Way of Writing (Part 1)

In this 1 week course, students will learn how to write a solid 5 paragraph essay using an organized format by writing high quality sentences, using text evidence, and organizing logical and cohesive paragraphs.
Melanie Fleming, M.S. Ed.
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4.9
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(241)
Class

What's included

5 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hours
Assignments
1 hour per week. 1-2 throughout the class
Assessment
included

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Do you want to tackle writing a five paragraph essay?  Then this class is for you!  Essay writing is made easy and organized in this engaging class.  Students will be taught how to write a strong and organized essay based on a given text that will be read in class.  This is perfect preparation for standardized testing!  Students will learn an intentional approach to essay writing by using an outline to begin each paragraph.  Students will learn how to organize thoughts and ideas while using text evidence to justify and support their thinking.  I will teach how to find text evidence to use in the essay and how the use of strong transitional words, including word choice, which  allow the writing to flow and come together.  Students will be able to use this method in any type of essay writing.  

I will teach this class using Google Slides, modeling the writing, and through discussion.  My teaching style is interactive, engaging, and fun.  Learners will not only have peer interaction, but one-on-one interaction and feedback with me, serving as the teacher, the writing coach, and facilitator.  It is preferred that students use a computer to type the essay.  This will allow the student to share their screen in class as needed during the essay writing process.  

Students should have prior knowledge of sentence writing and paragraph structure.  The text and outline will be provided to students after enrollment. 

I highly encourage your child to enroll in Part 2 of this class.  Part 2 is focused on the learner writing more independently.  I will facilitate, guide, edit, and give feedback for each student.
https://outschool.com/classes/tackle-and-write-a-five-paragraph-essay-an-organized-way-of-writing-7PXE9ZAC#usLdAvCrk2

Class 1- Introduction to essay writing. Read and discuss the given text/article.  Write thesis statement. 
Class 2- Write Paragraph 1
Class 3- Write Paragraph 2
Class 4-Write Paragraphs 3-4.
Class 5- Write Paragraphs (cont'd) 4 and 5. Publish and Share

Students can also send their essay to me as an attachment in the Outschool classroom for review and feedback.

Learning Goals

Students will write  a five paragraph essay including cohesive body paragraphs related to the thesis statement.
learning goal

Other Details

Supply List
Laptop or Computer (Preferred) OR Paper and pencil
 2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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241reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from University of Memphis
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Memphis
I have been teaching for 25 years and am a current English teacher.

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$130

for 5 classes

5x per week, 1 week
40 min
Completed by 28 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-10 learners per class

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