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Write a Persuasive Essay

This class will break down the writing process, so the learner can easily achieve each step of writing and finish the course with a persuasive essay they can be proud of. No live meetings.
Julie Willis
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(166)
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What's included

6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
1 hour per week. After watching the lesson video, the learner will follow instructions to do a writing exercise or assignment for each lesson.
Assessment
Specific, written feedback for each writing assignment and exercise will be given.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 8
Each lesson includes a brief video lesson of about 5-10 minutes that will instruct the learner on how to do each step of the writing process: 

1. brainstorming and choosing a topic
2. an overview of the essay structure; preparing a plan for the essay
3. writing the thesis statement and introduction
4. writing the body paragraphs
5. conclusions
6. revising and publishing

After each assignment, I will provide specific feedback to the learner to help them level up their writing skills. Feedback is important because it helps learners celebrate their successes and also see where they can improve.

This is the first in a series of essay writing classes that I will be offering asynchronously. I will soon be posting an informative report class, a response to literature class, a timed essay test prep class, and more! You could definitely choose a few classes and create a full year of writing curriculum for your learner.

Syllabus

6 Lessons
over 6 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Prewriting I: Topic Selection
 Learn the importance of understanding your purpose and audience when writing.  Brainstorm possible persuasive writing topics that interest you. Choose a topic to write about. 
Lesson 2:
Prewriting II: Outlining
 Plan your persuasive essay by writing a simple outline. 
Lesson 3:
Drafting I: Introduction and Thesis Statement
 Learn the parts of introductory paragraph. Learn how to write a persuasive thesis statement. Write your introduction. 
Lesson 4:
Drafting II: Body Paragraphs
 Each body paragraph needs a topic sentence and details for support. Learn what a topic sentence is and how to write one. Learn how to support your topic sentence with evidence. Advanced learners may choose to include sources in their body paragraphs. Upon request, I will post a supplemental lesson video on how to do research. 

Other Details

Pre-Requisites
The learner should be confident writing sentences and paragraphs. No essay writing experience is needed.
External Resources
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Joined January, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in English from California State University
I have been teaching English/language arts (including writing) since 1997 and online since 2020. I have classroom experience teaching middle school, high school, and college. 

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