What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
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 WeeksLesson 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.
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Prewriting II: Outlining
Plan your persuasive essay by writing a simple outline.
1 assignment
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.
1 assignment
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.
1 assignment
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
The learner should be confident writing sentences and paragraphs. No essay writing experience is needed.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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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$20
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6 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 11-14