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Writing: Writing the Beginning
Telling Stories & Writing Essays
"Mr. J." (Jeremy Ballard)
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Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(85)
Students will have fun writing as they hone their writing skills through #creative exercises improving reading comprehension & analysis and creative & formal writing.
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Formal writing can be a lot more fun than students typically realize. Essays often seem boring or scary, but stories always sound fun. After all, we are storytelling people. Being able to tell a good story is an art form. And good stories always have a lesson deeper meaning. Good stories make an argument. The skills needed to tell a good story are the same skills needed to write a good essay. In this course, students will work to master the English language through a variety of creative...
Students will improve writing fluency and work to develop an understanding and mastery of figurative language and other literary devices.
I have been working in education for nearly 20 years, primarily as a high school English teacher and speech and debate coach. I am certified and experienced in both AP English Literature and Composition and AP Language and Composition. I have also taught at the middle school and primary school levels, and I have taught traditional ELA and ESL course in both the United States and China, as well as teaching online. I specialize in literary analysis and writing instruction, but I am also known for my fun and engaging projects and have an extensive background in Project Based Learning.
Homework Offered
Students will write two essays. All other assignmens and activities will be done in class.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Students will need a dedicated writing journal to be used only for this class. Students will also need some basic art supplies and construction materials to complete their writers' box and build their ship of stories. Actual construction will vary per student. Basic supplies include, but are not limited to, scissors, glue, paint, markers, cardboard, craft sticks, etc.
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"I am not the teacher that you are looking for," as I wave my hand ever so slightly. I will not fill your students with rainbows and sunshine. I am not super high tech in the computer age. I don't offer fluff and I have no gimmicks. No puppies,...
Group Class
$120
for 6 classes3x per week, 2 weeks
75 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
2-10 learners per class
