In this 1:1 short-term essay writing class, students will write a 5-paragraph essay and receive feedback from a licensed English Language Arts Teacher.

Day 1
Plan and Write a Paragraph
We will talk about the basic structure of paragraphs. Students will plan and write their own paragraphs. They will be provided with a writing prompt, rubric, self-edit check list, and receive feedback about their paragraph from the teacher. 


Day 2
Body Paragraphs 
Students will learn how to plan and write body paragraphs that would be included in a 5-paragraph essay. Students will be provided with a writing prompt, rubric, self-edit check list, and receive feedback about their body paragraphs from the teacher. 


Day 3 
Introduction Paragraphs 
Students will learn about how to write an interesting introduction paragraph that makes people want to keep reading. We will learn how to write a hook and a thesis statement. Students will plan and write an introduction paragraph.  Students will be provided with a writing prompt, rubric, self-edit check list, and receive feedback about their introduction paragraph from the teacher. 


Day  4 
Conclusion Paragraphs
Students will plan and write a conclusion paragraph.   Students will be provided with a writing prompt, rubric, self-edit check list, and receive feedback about their conclusion paragraph from the teacher. 


Day 5
How to Edit & Revise
Students will learn how to edit and revise their 5-paragraph essays. They will receive additional feedback about any changes they made to the draft of their 5 paragraph essay. 



Optional Homework: 

Students will complete a draft, revise, and edit a 5 paragraph essay. Students can write as we go or they can wait until the class is done before writing a draft. Learners are encouraged to do what works best for them.

After the last meeting, students will submit the final draft of their 5-paragrpah essay for feedback from a licensed ELA teacher. Please allow one week to receive feedback, in order to allow enough time for the teacher to give detailed, thoughtful feedback to help students improve their essay writing skills.