Weekly Descriptive Essay Writing Workshop: Build Stronger Essays, Step by Step
The more students write, and use structure to construct the essay, the easier it becomes as they increase their skill and writing fluency. Class size is kept small in order for students to receive help when they need.
Carol Cobb, AKA Creations & Inspirations LLC
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What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekAssignments
students work on essays in class, once they complete one and understand the process, they can work outside of class, but it is not requiredAssessment
Teacher will provide feedback, no formal assessment is given. We go over the essays as they are working on them.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
In this ongoing weekly writing workshop, learners ages 9-14 will master the art of descriptive essay writing — building confidence, structure, and style one paragraph at a time.
Students start with an orientation, learning how to brainstorm ideas and organize them using a graphic organizer on Google Docs. From there, they’ll craft a detailed descriptive essay, working through four main ideas and supporting details. They’ll develop clear paragraphs, smooth transitions, and a strong introduction and conclusion — with the teacher providing guidance and feedback along the way.
Most students will complete their first essay in about two weeks, though pacing remains flexible to accommodate different writing speeds. Once they’ve mastered the process, students may continue refining their descriptive essays or, upon request, explore other essay types — such as narrative, persuasive, expository, reflective, or compare/contrast — with teacher support.
This workshop is designed to meet learners where they are, helping them grow as writers through personalized instruction and real-time feedback.
Weekly Breakdown:
Week 1: Orientation, graphic organizer setup, begin first descriptive essay.
Week 2: Develop paragraphs, add transitions, craft an introduction/conclusion, and revise with feedback.
Ongoing Weeks: Continue refining essays or start new ones. Students may branch into other essay types upon request.
The teacher monitors and supports each learner in real time, offering constructive feedback during and after writing.Learning Goals
By participating in this workshop, learners will:
✅ Organize ideas using a graphic organizer.
✅ Write a complete descriptive essay with clear structure and transitions.
✅ Learn to revise and improve their work with teacher feedback.✅ Develop writing skills at their own pace, building confidence and independence.
✅ (Optional) Explore other essay types by request, once they’re ready.
Other Details
Learning Needs
The class uses google docs as they construct the essays, this is very helpful for those with learning differences. Every student works at their own pace. I can work with the family on how to help specific needs.
Pre-Requisites
Students need to be able to type on a google doc. I DO NOT allow handwriting. The essays are 6 paragraphs long, so they need to have ideas for that would allow for 3-4 main ideas and 4 details for each main idea.
Supply List
Students need to be able to access a google doc, have access to materials to research their topic if needed. Please verify that your learner can access and type on a google doc before class. I post a link in the class before they start class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Missouri Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I have over 30 years of teaching experience. I am endorsed in School Counseling K-12 (Masters Degree), Elementary Education, and Special Education K-12, and I have a middle school English endorsement. I regularly worked with students on writing essays. Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 755 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-8 learners per class
