This class introduces different types of essay using the 5 paragraph essay format. Students will  practice the core components of writing an essay, and complete two essays (one opinion essay and one literary essay). Previous experience with writing a narrative essay is required. This course is designed to develop the ability to express an opinion with clear supporting reasons and to build critical thinking skills. Students begin to move away from first person focused writing and start to apply their experience to world views. Each class begins with a free write exercise before going into the focus of the day. The teacher will engage in a discussion with students regarding the components of the specific essay type, then students will use both Google Docs and Nearpod to write their essay. As writing skills improve students may be invited to engage in peer review or observe editing of student essays in class. 

Links are sent via chat and at times teacher's may use breakout rooms to answer student questions.
No printouts are required for class work.  

Please note: Students must attend at least 50% of the classes in order to continue receiving homework and class feedback. Only watching the class video recording does not substitute for the in class experience. A Flex course is available for those who are unable to attend classes.

Prerequisites: 
- Must have taken Writing for 4th and 5th Grade Elementary school Level 1 or email instructor to discuss your child's writing level
- Basic computer literacy (ability to copy links in chat and paste them into a web browser, ability to minimize zoom if needed, ability to type in Google Docs)
- Some knowledge of grammar is helpful even if the student is unclear about the difference between a noun and a verb.

*** Students do not have to be good at typing, but should be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard. This class does not use paper and pencil. If your child needs support with basic computer skills please consider registering for our course titled: Learn Typing and Computer Skills for Elementary School***
 
Course Overview:
Week 1: 
Week 2: Writing Body Paragraphs for an Opinion Essay
Week 3: Writing our Introduction and Conclusion for our Opinion Essay
Week 4: Analyzing a Story
Week 5: Writing Body Paragraphs for a Literary Analysis 
Week 6: Revising our Work and Group Feedback

This class is great for:
- Students who have taken our Writing for Elementary School Level 1 course
- Students who are familiar with identifying fragments 

Class Overview:
- Welcome & Share
- Free Write of the Day via Google Docs
- Focus of the week using Google Docs or Nearpod
- Putting the Writing Techniques into Practice using Google Docs
- Reviewing Our Work