What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
If the thought of beginning an essay makes you queasy, this class is for you! In this class I employ my own easy-to follow approach to teach learners how to craft an effective thesis statement and to outline any type of essay. To begin class, I provide leaners with lots of examples of effective and ineffective thesis statements and outlines to analyze then present my approach to thesis creation and outline construction. Following this lesson, learners choose topics on which to write thesis statements and outlines, and we spend our writing time practicing my unique approach and workshopping leaner writing. Learners work both independently and in collaboration with fellow learners and me as needed. To close the class, those learners who would like to are invited to share their thesis statements and outlines with the group for feedback. I look forward to working with learners to help make thesis writing and outlining a cinch! *Please feel free to contact me if the cost of this class (or any of my classes) is a prohibitive factor to enrolling.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Education from George Washington University
Master's Degree in English from Old Dominion University
Welcome to my classroom!
For 30 years I've helped students appreciate literature, develop their rhetorical and creative writing skills, and better organize and complete tasks. A central goal of my teaching & coaching is empowering students with strategies they can make use of on their own, and in each class I encourage students to participate fully in our sessions together by contributing to class discussions and asking questions.
I have a Bachelor's Degree in English Education, a Master's Degree in Literature, and a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction. My current class offerings include literature studies, book clubs, creative writing and formal essay writing classes, and Executive Function coaching.
When I'm not teaching, I love spending time with my family and traveling! :)
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Live One-Time Class
$25
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-8 learners per class