Write Like A Pro: Mastering the Five Paragraph Essay for Middle Schoolers
In this 3-class course, middle school students will learn how organize, write, and edit a five paragraph essay, as well as receive individual feedback from the teacher each week.
Mrs. Ott (she/her)
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(69)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students are expected to write each week, based on the lesson. Throughout the class, homework will include writing a thesis, outline, rough draft, and final draft, using the teacher's notes to edit them. **All homework is assigned during class and is due before the next class. Assignments that are turned in late do NOT receive feedback. (Individual cases of illness, power outages, etc. will be reviewed by the teacher and the due dates will be amended accordingly.)**Assessment
Each week, the student's assignment will be reviewed and edited by the teacher and returned with specific feedback before moving onto the next step of the writing process. At the end of the course, the student's final draft will be graded according to the assigned rubric.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Gain writing confidence by mastering the five paragraph essay! Writing papers can feel daunting, especially when kids take the leap from elementary to middle school. As essays become a bigger part of the English curricula, many students feel lost and frustrated when it comes to writing an organized paper. In this class, you will learn how to take a writing prompt and turn it into an A paper using a common and simple format: the Five Paragraph Essay. By using simple writing prompts that have no right or wrong answer, students will learn how to: 1. Create a strong thesis statement that states a position (class 1) 2. Construct a simple outline (class 1) 3. Use the outline and thesis to write a rough draft (class 2) 4. Edit the rough draft into a solid, organized final paper (class 3) Each week, students will receive specific feedback on their homework from the teacher to learn where and how to improve their writing. The model taught in this class can then be applied to other essay and paper structures students may be required to write in the future. By mastering the basics of organization, writing, and editing, students will gain confidence in their abilities and "crack the code" to formal essay writing! **All homework is assigned during class and is due before the next class. Assignments that are turned in late do NOT receive feedback. (Individual cases of illness, power outages, etc. will be reviewed by the teacher and the due dates will be amended accordingly.)**
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to:
1. Read a writing prompt, form an opinion, and construct a thesis statement.
2. Construct an organized outline to serve as the roadmap for their paper.
3. Write a rough draft based on their thesis and outline.
4. Spot common errors and edit their rough draft.
5. Write and format a solid final paper with a definite introduction, body, and conclusion.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.8
69reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been teaching English and writing to students from middle to graduate school for over 20 years. I've helped students write essays, research papers, SAT essays, and even college application essays. One of my greatest joys is to break down the (seemingly) daunting task of writing a paper into small, manageable, and easy-to-understand steps. Everyone can write a paper, and it's my job to show them how!Reviews
Live Group Class
$100
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
55 min
Completed by 70 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-8 learners per class
