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Words Unleashed: Teen Guide to Writing the Literary Analysis Essay

Unlock the secrets to crafting the perfect literary analysis using MLA formatting and citing during this comprehensive self-paced five-week course.
Daysha Rae, M.Ed
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5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
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1 year access
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Homework
1 hour per week. Each week learners will be assigned enrichment activities to help them build their literary analysis and watch short, weekly instructional videos to guide them through the process. By using Google Docs or Microsoft Word when submitting work, I am able to provide extensive feedback every step of the way!
Assessment
A final grading rubric will be issued at the end of the course, detailing how the learner does on their final draft.

Class Experience

US Grade 8 - 11
***THIS IS A SELF-PACED CLASS***
I will be reviewing enrichments and providing feedback Fridays/Sundays each week for up to 5 weeks if you are taking this course as a self-paced option. 

Whether you are a teen looking to improve your academic performance or a lifelong learner with a passion for literature, this course will provide you with the tools you need to excel in your literary analysis endeavors!

The literary analysis is a perfect way to introduce formal essay writing skills or to hone in on the skills you may have already learned when it comes to essay writing.  What makes the literary analysis so much fun is YOU get to choose which literary piece you want to analyze :) 

Throughout this self-paced course, you will learn how to skillfully analyze literary works using formal essay writing techniques, as well as how to format your essays according to the Modern Language Association (MLA) guidelines. MLA is a must to learn if you are college-bound, but it is equally important to understand that there is a specific, worldwide way to format essays and cite sources.  By the end of the course, you will gain the confidence to write insightful and well-structured literary analysis essays that adhere to the highest academic standards, and I am here to guide you along every step of the process and provide extensive feedback to your enrichment activities, rough drafts, and your amazing final draft!

-Please note that is it super helpful if you have access to Google Docs or Microsoft Word when participating in this course

Check out the Course Syllabus for a Breakdown of the Class!

In this course, you will watch and engage in video lessons and individual enrichments designed to develop your understanding of literary analysis principles, essay writing strategies, and MLA formatting rules. Through detailed feedback from me (if you are taking this as a self-paced course), you will refine your analytical and writing skills, making you a more effective and persuasive writer!
Learning Goals
Through detailed instruction and feedback from me, you will learn how to format an essay in MLA, cite sources properly, and refine your analytical and writing skills, making you a more effective and persuasive writer!
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Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
5 Lessons
over 5 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction to Formal Essay Writing
 This lesson covers the main components of MLA formatting, including how to format an essay properly, the MLA citing rules, and the main parts of a literary analysis essay. 
Lesson 2:
Crash Course on MLA & Writing the Thesis Statement and Body Paragraphs
 Lesson 2: Part 1 will cover how to set up a document properly in MLA formatting. 

Lesson 2: Part 2 will break down the three parts of the literary analysis essay: introduction, body, and conclusion, and the necessary parts of each.  Using a short story or poem, learners will decide on a literary device they want to analyze and start writing their thesis statement and body paragraph. 
Lesson 3:
Writing the Introduction
 This lesson's focus is just the introduction of the essay.  Introductions are super important, especially writing a strong attention-getter. This lesson will take the learner through the parts of the introduction, types of attention-getters that are great to use, and then show them how to build the background information to form the perfect introduction. 
Lesson 4:
Writing the Conclusion
 During this lesson, learners will dive into the three parts of the concluding paragraph, write a practice conclusion, and then write the conclusion to their essays. 

Other Details

Supply List
Each week I will be providing detailed handouts, outlines, and other enrichment activities to guide you in this process.  It is super helpful if you have access to Google Docs or Microsoft Word.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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North Dakota Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in Education from College of St. Scholastica
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Jamestown College
Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education from Jamestown College
Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Jamestown College
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Jamestown College
I have been teaching literature and writing to teens for over 25 years. I hold Bachelor’s Degrees in English, Writing, and Secondary Education, as well as a current teaching license. In 2005, I earned a Master’s Degree in Education and continue to take professional development courses annually to refine my teaching practices and stay current with educational trends and new teaching methods. Alongside my work with pre-teens and teens, I am also an English professor at the university level, where I teach writing and literature courses.

During my 21 years as a high school English teacher, I was proud to help our sophomore students consistently achieve the highest reading and writing scores in the state. My teaching approach focuses on building a strong foundation by breaking the writing process into small, manageable steps. I am super patient and encouraging with my feedback and guidance, ensuring students feel supported and confident as they grow in their writing abilities.

My courses are designed to accommodate all types of learners and abilities, providing a supportive environment where every learner can thrive!

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