The Five-Paragraph Persuasive Essay (Made Easy!)
Dana Lorelle, Writing, Vocabulary, Essays
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Learn the art of persuasive writing in this no-stress two-part class. All essays receive a full evaluation.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Persuasive writing takes writing skill, style, and critical thinking. In this two-part class, learners will compose a five-paragraph persuasive essay using the persuasive tactics of ethos, pathos, and logos for their arguments. The best candidate for this class is already familiar with the construction of a five-paragraph essay and can compose a three-pronged thesis. Each class will begin with a warm-up (an icebreaker that also practices a writing skill), instructor presentation with class...
I've taught essays -- along with creative writing, poetry, and a ton of other classes! -- on Outschool for three years now. I absolutely love teaching, and I love taking a multi-faceted writing project like an essay and breaking it down into small, manageable pieces for students. My professional background includes writing for numerous newspapers and magazines, as well as degrees in French and journalism from UNC-Chapel Hill.
Homework Offered
Class 1: Students will write three body paragraphs. Class 2: Students will write the introduction and conclusion.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
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Parents, be aware that some students might choose topics that run contrary to what your student believes. Barring anything overtly racist, sexist, or otherwise inappropriate, I will allow students to choose their own topics.
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***Use coupon code LORELLE20245 for $5 off any class.*** Welcome! I'm here because I love writing, reading, and teaching, and through Outschool I'm able to blend all three. I offer classes in writing and literature analysis (especially poetry),...
Group Class
$35
for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
55 min
Completed by 32 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-10 learners per class
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