Writing CrashCourse
This course will provide in-depth detail on the structure of writing as well as useful tools when writing a specific writing piece. We will go over different topics like topic sentence, paragraph structure, proper closings and more!
What's included
12 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. The homework will consist of completing an evaluation of what else they would like to learn, how their experience is going and any tips moving forward.Certificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
Beginner Level
For this class, learners will be taught 12 different sessions over writing. There will be courses focused on the writing process, writing tips, what to include in different paragraphs and more! There will be interactive aspects to each sessions where we can allow peer discussions as well as deeper thinking questions. For a majority of sessions, this will be taught in a lecture style where I will be explaining the different topics and how they are important. There will also be videos we will watch as well as interactive experiences like mini games, group discussions and more! Students will be expected to follow along with me and the slides. There will be room for questions during our time. The sessions are not connected, so if there is a session you may not need, then you are more than welcome to skip it!
Learning Goals
Students will be able to write paragraphs using mentioned techniques.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Intro
We will get to know each other and discuss the mindset of writing. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Writing Tips
These tips will be from my personal experience as well as videos included from authors for aspiring writers! 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The Writing Process
We will discuss each step in the writing process like gathering information, rough drafts, editing, revising and more. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Topics
Picking a topic can be hard! We look at how to best chose a topic based on what we will be writing about. 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
I will tailor content to assist learners with these specific needs. I can add captions as well as other assistive materials with altering content.
Parental Guidance
There will be videos linked into slides that we will watch together during our sessions. All videos have been screened by the teacher and rated PG. Videos have been pulled from YouTube and will not have ads during our session.
Supply List
A notebook and pencil if you would like to take notes!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have experience in teaching English courses as a substitute teacher as well as multiple tutoring opportunities. I have a passion for writing and believe it is a necessary tool to navigate through life! I have assisted in many different classrooms with learning opportunities on writing as well as other English topics. I have specific experience with writing opening and closing sentences, fictional writing, opinion writing and grammar checks. I have guided students in a classroom setting with writing fictional stories and have walked through where to start in the writing journey. Reviews
Live Group Course
$3
weekly or $25 for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-8 learners per class
