Write On! *Semester Long Essay Course*
In this fun, collaborative class, students will learn how to write the six most common forms of essays.
Gabriella Horvath, M.Ed
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(109)
What's included
8 live meetings
8 in-class hoursClass Experience
This class will provide students with in-depth information on the six most common forms of essays: Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Compare and Contrast, Reflective and Literary Analysis. These six types of essays will be fundamental in growing the writing ability of students. The first week will be spent covering the basics of essay writing: How to write Introduction Paragraphs, Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion Paragraphs. Students will also learn common essay outline formatting, how to write thesis statements and to properly format quotes in their essay. Each week will be spent learning about each different type of essay. Students will receive a lesson at the beginning of the class learning about the basics each type of essay should have. Students will be provided a Guidelines handout that includes the essential elements of each type of essay. The class will then look at a sample essay and discuss the elements. For homework each week, students will be given a sample essay to read. They will be required to answer two questions based on the essay. Additionally, students will be given a chance to practice their writing skills each week! Students will choose one portion of the essay to rewrite and improve.The answers to the questions will be posted in the classroom to allow for a class discussion. For two weeks, students will also practice writing mini narrative and analytical essays. After learning about each different type of essay, students will be able to choose their favorite type and write their own! They will be able to choose from any of the six essay formats and choose any topic of their choice. The last week of class will be spent showing an essay checklist, rubric and completing a class quiz. Students will have an additional week to submit their final draft of their essay.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the basics of essay writing as well as the six different types of essays. Students will learn how to write an organized, developed, structured and interesting piece of writing.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2018
4.8
109reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Fairleigh Dickenson University
Hello everyone! My name is Gabriella and I teach English Language Arts classes. I teach classes based on novels, short stories, and writing essays. I have a Master's Degree in Secondary Education and am a New Jersey Certified teacher. I have my Bachelor's Degree in English Language Arts from Fairleigh Dickinson University. I also have an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts/ Secondary Education. I have had hundreds of hours in the classroom doing observations and teaching lesson plans. I am a Google Certified Educator and an Editor of two children's books! I believe in teaching meaningful classes that will help students succeed, not only in school but in college as well. Developing strong writing skills is crucial for success in higher education and I am here to help! I will be available at all times to help students answer any questions and set them up for success in my class. My main goal is to create a classroom environment where students can learn, feel comfortable, respected, safe, and have fun! Reviews
Live Group Class
$150
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
60 min
Completed by 278 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-10 learners per class
