English
Log In
There are no open spots for this class, but we found something similar!
5.0 (15) · Ages: 7-10
Become a Nonfiction Super Summarizer!
5.0 (67) · Ages: 6-16
Private English Tutoring: Reading and Writing
5.0 (68) · Ages: 9-13
Weekly English Language Arts Club (Age 9-13)
5.0 (1) · Ages: 7-9
Writer's Club: Creative Writing Workshop. Let's Have Fun Writing!
5.0 (7) · Ages: 9-13
Article of the Week: Comprehension, Vocabulary, & Analysis (5th-7Th)
5.0 (9) · Ages: 6-9
2nd Grade Reading Comprehension: Recall, Sequencing, Main Idea & More
Write Essays for Middle Schoolers: Responding to Nonfiction
Ms. Heather
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(3)
In this six-week course, students will read nonfiction text and write multi-paragraph essays in response to writing prompts.
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
This is a reading and writing class rolled into one! In this six-session course, students will analyze nonfiction text and learn to write extended, five-paragraph essays in response to prompts that express their deeper comprehension of the passages. Analysis and essay writing are both skills kids need for all school subjects as they approach high school and beyond. Analytical writing is also required of students on most states' standardized ELA assessments, like the Texas STAAR exam. Please...
1. Students will analyze nonfiction texts. 2. Students will determine the number of paragraphs needed to complete the writing tasks. 3. Students will plan and compose an essay in response to an analytical writing prompt that includes proper multi-paragraph format; development of ideas using details from the texts; elaboration on how details support the thesis; transitions; domain-specific vocabulary; and a conclusion.
Instructional Specialty: Writing Structure & Composition and State Standardized ELA Assessments; Bachelor's Degree in English Language & Literature, Rutgers University; Public School Reading & Writing Teacher, 10 years, grades 6-10; Online Tutor & Course Instructor, 2 years, grades pre-k through grade 11; Extensive Experience with ELA State Testing Requirements
Homework Offered
Students should print out the graphic organizer available in the class discussion and bring it for note-taking for Week 1. Students will be expected to finish work not completed during sessions before the next session meets.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students are invited to submit their final essay assigned during Week 6 to Ms. Heather for a formal evaluation and feedback for up to one week after the last class. Students will receive informal feedback during sessions as well.Grades Offered
1 file available upon enrollmentStudents should bring graphic organizer provided in class discussion to Week 1 session. Students should also bring a notebook and writing utensil or an electronic device on which to type.
Several nonfiction articles will be presented to students on social studies and science subjects included in Content Standards for grades 6-8.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(3)
I am Heather Wood, but you can call me Ms. Heather. I earned my degree in English Literature from Rutgers University and completed my teacher training there too. After college, I worked in publishing, and I continue to write professionally. I...
Group Class
$120
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-14
3-7 learners per class
