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Writing Elaboration Wizardry - Informative (expository) Writing

Completed by 1 learner
Ages 9-11
Live Group Course
In this 4 week course, students will learn how to analyze an informative prompt, select relevant evidence from sources, add original thinking, and craft an essay including various introduction and conclusion strategies.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(8 reviews)

Live video meetings
2x per week, 4 weeks
2-6 learners per class
30 min

What's included

8 live meetings
4 in-class hours
Projects
1 hour per week. 2 essays will be completed.
Progress Report
included

Class Experience

In this class students will get various elaboration strategies to use in opinion essays as well as introduction and conclusion techniques. I will address proper essay structure, grammar skills, and vocabulary. My class is a very positive and supportive environment that stresses the importance of having a growth mindset. Students will be doing their own essays but will have examples and scaffolded instruction to guide them. I will be present and taking any questions during our Zoom meetings but I am also available anytime for messages.

Learning Goals

Students will learn the define it, name it, and cause and effect elaboration strategies.
Students will learn the purpose of an introduction and conclusion paragraph.

Syllabus

Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
8 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction/First essay
 Students will get an introduction to me/my course and we will began the process of analyzing a prompt. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Source analysis
 Students will read various sources on the topic and pick out relevant information to match their main idea. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Name it
 Students will learn their first elaboration technique, practice it, and then apply it to their essay. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Define it/Cause and effect
 Students will learn their second and third elaboration techniques, practice it, and then apply it to their essay. 
30 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List
Word/Google Docs
Notebook
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined July, 2024
5.0
8reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I have been a certified teacher in Florida for the last 5 years and I specialize in ELA for language learners and learning disability students.

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