Write On!: A Middle School Writing Class
Elissa Pugh, MA & MEd
Average rating:4.3Number of reviews:(3)
In this semester long course, students will learn about, write, edit, and workshop different types of narrative, expository, and persuasive writing. Students will have a writing portfolio of nine different pieces by the end. #academic
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
Join our comprehensive writing course where students will master every aspect of the writing process, from brainstorming to editing. Develop skills in sentence structure, paragraph organization, descriptive language, and word selection. Classes include a blend of instruction, interactive learning activities, writing exercises, group sessions, and peer review workshops. Homework assignments focus on refining writing skills through practice and editing. **Weeks 1-4: Narrative...
12 lessons//12 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Narrative Writing: Autobiographical IncidentDuring weeks 1-4, students will learn about narrative writing. They will read and analyze examples of narrative writing. They will write, workshop, and edit their own Character Sketch, Autobiographical Incident, and Short Story.Week 2Lesson 2Narrative Writing: Character SketchDuring weeks 1-4, students will learn about narrative writing. They will read and analyze examples of narrative writing. They will write, workshop, and edit their own Character Sketch, Autobiographical Incident, and Short Story.Week 3Lesson 3Narrative Writing: Short StoryDuring weeks 1-4, students will learn about narrative writing. They will read and analyze examples of narrative writing. They will write, workshop, and edit their own Character Sketch, Autobiographical Incident, and Short Story.Week 4Lesson 4Narrative Writing: Short StoryDuring weeks 1-4, students will learn about narrative writing. They will read and analyze examples of narrative writing. They will write, workshop, and edit their own Character Sketch, Autobiographical Incident, and Short Story.Week 5Lesson 5Expository Writing: Introduce Yourself!During weeks 5-8, students will learn about expository writing. They will read and analyze examples of expository writing. They will write, workshop, and edit their own Introduce Yourself!, Process Essay, and Compare and Contrast Essay.Week 6Lesson 6Expository Writing: Compare and Contrast EssayDuring weeks 5-8, students will learn about expository writing. They will read and analyze examples of expository writing. They will write, workshop, and edit their own Introduce Yourself!, Process Essay, and Compare and Contrast Essay.Week 7Lesson 7Expository Writing: Process EssayDuring weeks 5-8, students will learn about expository writing. They will read and analyze examples of expository writing. They will write, workshop, and edit their own Introduce Yourself!, Process Essay, and Compare and Contrast Essay.Week 8Lesson 8Expository Writing: Process EssayDuring weeks 5-8, students will learn about expository writing. They will read and analyze examples of expository writing. They will write, workshop, and edit their own Introduce Yourself!, Process Essay, and Compare and Contrast Essay.Week 9Lesson 9Persuasive Writing: Personal EssayDuring weeks 9-12, students will learn about persuasive writing. They will read and analyze examples of persuasive writing. They will write, workshop, and edit their own Letter for Social Change, Personal Essay, and Analysis of a Short Story.Week 10Lesson 10Persuasive Writing: Letter for Social ChangeDuring weeks 9-12, students will learn about persuasive writing. They will read and analyze examples of persuasive writing. They will write, workshop, and edit their own Letter for Social Change, Personal Essay, and Analysis of a Short Story.Week 11Lesson 11Persuasive Writing: Analysis of a Short StoryDuring weeks 9-12, students will learn about persuasive writing. They will read and analyze examples of persuasive writing. They will write, workshop, and edit their own Letter for Social Change, Personal Essay, and Analysis of a Short Story.Week 12Lesson 12Persuasive Writing: Analysis of a Short StoryDuring weeks 9-12, students will learn about persuasive writing. They will read and analyze examples of persuasive writing. They will write, workshop, and edit their own Letter for Social Change, Personal Essay, and Analysis of a Short Story.
Homework Offered
Homework will consist of writing and editing the current writing assignment.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Assessment will consist of informal observation of discussion and writing assignments. All assessments will take place in class except for the writing assignments which will be partially written outside of class.Grades Offered
Grades offered upon request.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.3Number of reviews:(3)
Hello! I'm excited to teach English, Language Arts, and Social Studies through Outschool. I've been teaching in one form or another for over twenty years. I have taught all ages from early childhood to adult in public, private, and higher...
Group Class
$15
weekly or $180 for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-12 learners per class
