The Writing Process: How to Brainstorm, Outline, Draft, Proofread, & Revise
In this ongoing course, students will receive one-to-one instruction to help them become more adept and confident writers.
Glen Martin
Average rating:
4.8
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What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed45 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be given a short writing assignment based on the skills/processes we learned in that class. Assignments between classes during the week will be shorter; those falling over a weekend will be more elaborate.Assessment
Instructor will evaluate students based on writing samples and other small assignments throughout the course.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 12
This class is designed to help the student improve writing confidence and ability - no matter the student's current level. We will begin with a discussion of the three main types of writing (persuasive, expository, and narrative) along with a brief survey of rhetorical strategies (analyzing cause and effect, comparing and contrasting, describing/defining, as well as logos/ethos/pathos/kairos). Next, we will review a broad outline of the writing process: 1. Brainstorming/prewriting 2. Outlining 3. Drafting 4. Revising 5. Proofreading/editing We will review scoring rubrics and how to maximize performance on each domain. Throughout the course, students will be presented with writing prompts and asked to produce material that focuses on one aspect of the writing process. For example, creating an outline based on a provided set of data in order to practice organization and planning.
Learning Goals
Students will understand the basic types of written expression (persuasive, expository, and narrative).
Students will learn about and demonstrate understanding of rhetorical strategies.
Students will demonstrate understanding of, and proficiency in, each step of the writing process.
Students will produce writing samples regularly to practice skills.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students may be exposed to potentially challenging content as we work through the writing process. For example, we may study a persuasive essay that discusses a controversial topic such as capital punishment or civil rights.
Supply List
Instructor will supply all materials. Students will use computer function/memory to attend classes and complete written assignments. (Students may also use self-supplied pen/pencil and paper to complete some work, if they so choose.)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
I have nearly two decades of experience as a high school English Language Arts teacher, throughout which I have helped thousands of students of widely varying ability levels become more confident and proficient writers. In addition, I have a dozen years of one-to-one tutoring experience, focusing on test preparation (SAT, ACT, PSAT, etc.) as well as reading comprehension, grammar, and the writing process.Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$100
per sessionMeets on demand
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
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Ages: 12-18
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