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Writing Under Pressure: Timed Writing Practice (Ongoing)
Mrs. Lisa Galvao, B.A. English Ed; M.A.,TESL/TEFL
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(50)
In this ongoing course, learners will be given a weekly prompt to help them practice writing clear, one to four paragraph responses within a set time frame of 20-30 minutes.
Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
The goal of these classes is for learners to be confident in how to "attack" a prompt quickly and efficiently so as to get words on paper within a set time frame. Learners will be guided in organizing their ideas into a cohesive paragraph and/or multi-paragraph response while maintaining a firm handle on grammar, mechanics, and sentence structure. Additionally, learners will be encouraged to strengthen their writing through expanding their vocabulary and by using logical connectors. Due...
In addition to normal Outschool technology requirements, it is important that students have a keyboard for typing their writing during class time. It is also highly recommended that students have a Google account (ability to use Google docs and to unrestrict their doc link) so that writing can be viewed in real time by the teacher during class. This will benefit students for maximum, personalized feedback within our class time.
Joined March, 2020
4.9
50reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Wheaton College
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Judson College (now known as Judson University)
I teach English writing, grammar, and test prep; English as a second/foreign language; poetry; and introductory Brazilian Portuguese classes. I have a B.A. in Secondary English Education and an M.A. in Missions and Intercultural Studies along...
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Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
2-6 learners per class
