Writing Class: Current Events and Critical Thinking!
In this bi-weekly class cover a different topic per class on a current event happening and write about it. We will have fun discussion, share info on the topic, and then students will get to research it more that week and write about it.
Savannah Gilmore
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4.8
Number of reviews:(2,282)
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What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Students will have writing weekly ranging from an essay to a shorter writing prompt. I will edit all work sent to me.Letter Grade
Grades will be provided via request but require students to submit weekly work to be graded and then averaged at the end for an overall grade. Students must be enrolled at least 8 weeks to receive a grade for this class. Please let me know the week you enter class if you wish to have a grade, and I will keep track of progress throughout the class.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Intermediate Level
General Info: Older and younger students are welcome as well. This class is for Middle or High School students who need to learn writing skills who are also interested in current or interesting events. We cover everything from technology to world issues in this class and have fun doing it. This class is all about learning, growing, and critically thinking. About the Teacher: I am a certified teacher in various topics, which I teach on Outschool, and I hold a Bachelor’s degree and two Master’s degrees. I strive to make writing fun and give students a place to have discussions with each other. About this Class: This class is geared towards late Middle School to early High School at all levels of writing. Each week we cover a new and interesting topic. It can be anything from current events, and history, to fun topics they enjoy discussing. Some weeks we might have trivia, discussion, videos, etc. The class does not have an end date, but we will take breaks over holidays and summer. Some weeks we practice the skills we learn, and others we cover more content. Following class each week, I will put a message in the Outschool classroom with a link to a Google folder where I provide their weekly writing activity for the week and any additional research information Grading and Feedback: I provide an overall grade for the class but require at least a writing activity turned in weekly to me weekly. I require your student to be enrolled for at least 8 weeks to receive a grade. Please let me know how in-depth of edits and grading you would like when you enroll. Google Docs is required for writing, and there is a document in the folder each week showing how to share work with me. Helpful Information This class is structured for 5th-8th or higher. The longer they are enrolled, the more they will get practice and get to grow in writing. Refund and Pause Policy: 1. If a makeup class is set by me due to a change on my end, you will not receive a refund. You can access recordings and all resources. 2. If you must miss class, you must ask for a refund 48 hours before the class meeting. If you ask on the day of class or after, no refund will be given.
Learning Goals
Students will leave class with some better writing skills and more confidence in writing and discussion.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Nothing is required other than pencil, paper, and access to Google Docs and Google Drive.
There will be YouTube videos linked in the Outschool classroom to help weekly and used in class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
GOOGLE DOCS is mandatory for writing and getting my feedback. All materials are shared weekly to the classroom where you will find the folder for the topic we are on and you can access everything there. You can access this regardless of your email suite as long as you have the link.
Joined March, 2020
4.8
2282reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Kaplan University
Bachelor's Degree from Ashford University
I have taught for many years and I am certified in various subjects. I have taught in the classroom and in the largest Charter in the US. I have worked with students for many years on their English and grammar skills and I still see students who struggle. When students leave me, most have a solid grasp on the topic I have covered. I like making learning fun and interactive. Reviews
Live Group Class
$9
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 66 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
5-18 learners per class
