Write on! Essay Writing Workshop
This class, will enhance essay writing using writing strategies that strengthen, idea development, claims and evidence, and editing. Lessons will cover each writing step in detail resulting in a slower pace than typical writing courses.
Genesa Doss
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(1)
What's included
20 live meetings
10 in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. Assignments will be continuation of in class paragraph writing.Progress Report
Writing is an individual journey, progress reports will reflect areas of growth and areas of improvement.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
This writing workshop will help to improve student's essay writing for 3 different genres of writing: Opinion/Argumentative, Informative/Explanatory and Narrative writing. Students will use Mentor text to help support ideas in writing. Students will be expected to read grade level text, and begin writing process in class. Some writing will be assigned outside of class to be completed independently. This workshop will use the gradual release model of teaching. Writing strategies and process will be modeled first, and supports given as students work to complete essays independently. Students are expected to work on writing during class, take notes, and interact during class discussions.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to develop ideas, support ideas with evidence as well as edit and revise essays of various genres: Opinion/Argumentative, Informative/Explanatory, Narrative. Students will edit for grammar and syntax along the way.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)3 Units
20 Lessons
over 10 WeeksUnit 1: Opinion & Argumentative Writing
Lesson 1:
Crafting Compelling Arguments Through Writing
Opinion and Argumentative writing workshop focused on developing ideas and claims while using evidence to support. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Architects of Arguments
Using mentor text to choose a side and craft an argument with text evidence. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Planning it out
Developing an outline to plan out ideas. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Forming an introduction
Developing an introduction paragraph using transition words and stating a claim. 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students should be able to read their particular grade level text.
Supply List
~Google Documents-easily accessible through a gmail account. Students will share their writing with the instructor for feedback. ~Printer (optional)-Mentor text and articles will be used during lessons. Text will be sent before class if students want to print and take notes, or highlight during lessons. ~Paper & Pencil-taking notes while using the mentor text
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2024
5.0
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I love reading! I enjoy reading all kinds of books and want to teach others the joys of reading!
I teach reading to all ages from Reading Foundational skills, to Fluency, and Comprehension. I have been in education for 15 years. I served as a teacher and tutor in grades K-5, an academic instructional coach for all subjects K-5, and intervention specialist for grades 2-5.
Philosophy of Education: All students can learn given the appropriate environment, and tools. We first learn to read, then read to learn. Teachers should provide tools for students to think and problem solve. After the tools are given the teacher than facilitates learning through questioning.
I love reading and writing and even write my own books!Reviews
Live Group Course
$13
weekly or $125 for 20 classes2x per week, 10 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-8 learners per class
