Thesis Statements: The Meat of Your Essay
One time class to learn the basic formula for thesis statements and how to write one for an essay
What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Just an informal assessment at the end by checking students thesis statements by the end of class.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
The basic foundation of thesis statements. What they are, where they belong in your essay and why they are important to have. I will spend time first teaching and then students will get to practice and write many of their own. They will understand how to use them and a simple structure that can be elaborated/expanded upon as they grow as writers. I will teach with digital resources to first imfrom like slideshow/ppt. Then use interactive slides like peardeck where students will be able to write their own while online with me so that I can be sure they are understanding. I do enjoy the old fashion writing though so if students want to take notes that way is also more than welcome. No prior knowledge needed, just a basic understand of writing an essay of at least 3 paragraphs.
Learning Goals
Students will learn a basic formula for thesis statements that can be applied to multiple different forms of writing. Will mainly focus on Informative writing.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Third party tool of google slides will be used. Having this and peardeck (which is just a free google add on) on your computer will be helpful but not necessary. Can just use a notebook or the chat instead if your learner prefers.
Supply List
A notebook and a pencil will come in handy!
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined January, 2023
Teacher expertise and credentials
New York Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from SUNY Potsdam
Certified Early Childhood/ Childhood Education Teacher in NYS.
Bachelor's degree from SUNY Potsdam. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
70 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
8-18 learners per class
