Writing a Literary Essay... With Fairy Tales!
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Should the Little Mermaid have left the sea? Should Jack have climbed the beanstalk? Should Goldilocks have eaten the porridge? We'll answer such questions through thoughtful but fun essays in this three-week course. Writing an essay -- especially a literary essay -- can be daunting, but this course aims to make it easier by using a familiar and fun topic: Fairy tales! Prior to the first class, students should read at least two of the fairy tales linked in the Classroom. Each student will...
My passion -- as well as my professional background -- is writing. Professionally, I hold a B.A. in Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and I've been published in numerous newspapers and magazines. I've also taught writing and literature classes to students of all ages and abilities. On a personal note, I have homeschooled all five of my children and taught them all to read and write... and with each it has been a different experience! What's easy for one child is not easy for another. When I teach online, I always remember that it's important to keep learning fun and to incorporate different methods of teaching to reach all my students.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Please see the links in the Classroom.
***Use coupon code LORELLE20245 for $5 off any class.*** Welcome! I'm here because I love writing, reading, and teaching, and through Outschool I'm able to blend all three. I offer classes in writing and literature analysis (especially poetry),...
Group Class
$45
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
55 min
Completed by 32 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-9 learners per class