Writing Across Genres | Part 1: Expository
In this 4 week course, students will learn how to write an Expository writing piece, taking it from the "J.O.T.T.ing" stage, rough draft, final draft, and the proofreading process. Reluctant writers thrive in this course!
Christie Louis | Writing Teacher
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(274)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This 18 week class will cover the following writing genres: *Informative - How to *Personal Narrative - story *Opinion *Expository - research *Persuasive *Friendly Letter Each genre will consist of three sessions. Each session will be teacher guided and will go as follows: First Session: Students will learn how to J.O.T.T. (brainstorm/outline their thoughts) - coloring coding system Second Session: Students will turn their outline into a rough draft **The third session of this class will focus on the REVISING and EDITING process. Proceeding this session, students will then spend 2 classes on the remaining writing genres. Class 1 will be for J.O.T.T.ing (outlining) and Class 2 will be for the rough draft. Students will be encouraged then to submit their writing pieces so that the editing and revising can take place and feedback is provided for the student. Prior to each writing genre, students will be asked to think of a specific topic to focus on during our time together. In each class, the teacher will be writing right alongside the students, guiding them every step of the way! Your child will LEARN TO LOVE TO WRITE in this course! They will go from MEH to YAY! I hope to see you there! Teacher Christie
Learning Goals
Students will learn to go through the full writing process (OUTLINE, DRAFT, REVISE, EDIT, FINAL DRAFT) for each genre we focus on. Throughout this process, students will grow their love and motivation to write.
This writing system that Teacher Christie uses to teach writing has been SUCCESSFUL for ALL students!
Other Details
Supply List
In every session, students will need the following materials: * binder paper * pencil * eraser * red/yellow/green pen, marker, or crayon * research pdf if applicable
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined February, 2019
4.8
274reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I've been in education for over 20 years and have served as a teacher, district coach, and director of Differentiated Instruction, and have a second degree in Communicative Disorders (speech pathology).
I have a passion for students and a drive to ensure that ALL students have access to learning that speaks to them and allows them to achieve success, regardless of their learning style!
My belief is that we ALL learn differently and in our own timing. We ALL, however, can be SUCCESSFUL, if we are provided with the right tools.
I'm the CEO of Created to Teach and have a passion to teach writing in a way that is motivating, engaging, and digestible so that they can have the confidence to share their ideas onto paper!
I hope to see you in the classroom!
~Teacher Christie~Reviews
Live Group Class
$120
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Completed by 148 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-10 learners per class
