Keep up your essay writing skills by practicing writing a new essay every few weeks in this ongoing essay writing class.  This class is ideal for students who have taken one of Choreography by Rae's writing courses. Many of our writing students experience an improvement in their essay writing skills upon completion of class, but still need a second pair of eyes as they continue writing essays for other classes. This class is designed to provide that ongoing support. Students who have not taken one of our writing classes but have a strong understanding of essay structure are welcome to join. 

*** This is not a substitute for a private lesson. Students are expected to have essay writing experience.*** 

What is practice group?
Each week students practice writing essays using the brainstorms and outlines to organize their work. The teacher will assign an essay format and topic that best matches the student's grade level. Student will work independently on their essays. Based on group needs the instructor may offer a short demonstration of how to use a brainstorm and outline for writing an essay. The instructor is will require new participants to share their brainstorm and outline before having them write their essay. One an essay is started the instructor provide basic feedback on essay structure/ requirements (example: asking students to clarify their thesis). 

***Student who are not open to feedback or unwilling to make changes to their work will not benefit from this practice group.***

What to expect?
Some students may choose to spend their class time creating an outline, while others may be able to start their essay in class. Students are not expected to finish an entire essay in class, and the teacher will not be able to read the entire student essay. For new students completing 1 essay may take anywhere from 2-4 sessions depending on the essay format and the student's writing experience. We do not "assign homework" because it is not a class. The teacher may encourage a student to work on their essay outside of class. 

***This is not an essay writing class. Students should have solid essay writing experience before joining this group. ***

Class Overview:
-Welcome & Share
- Short Writing Activity (Free Write, Timed Paragraph Practice, Kahoot)
- Essay Assignments

Rough Course Overview:
January-
Week 1& 2: Practice writing the Narrative Essay and the Explanatory Essay
Week 3 & 4: Practice writing the Opinion Essay and the Compare & Contrast Essay
February-
Week 1& 2: Practice writing the Persuasive Essay & Explanatory Essay
Week 3 & 4: Practice writing the Explanatory Essay (with research) and the Compare & Contrast Essay
March-
Week 1& 2: Practice writing the Narrative Essay and the Explanatory Essay
Week 3 & 4: Practice writing the Opinion Essay and the Compare & Contrast Essay
April-
Week 1& 2: Practice writing the Narrative Essay and the Explanatory Essay
Week 3 & 4: Practice writing the Opinion Essay and the Compare & Contrast Essay
May-
Week 1& 2: Practice writing the Persuasive Essay & Explanatory Essay
Week 3 & 4: Practice writing the Explanatory Essay (with research) and the Compare & Contrast Essay
June-
Week 1& 2: Practice writing the Narrative Essay and the Explanatory Essay
Week 3 & 4: Practice writing the Opinion Essay and the Compare & Contrast Essay
July-
Week 1& 2: Practice writing the Persuasive Essay & Explanatory Essay
Week 3 & 4: Practice writing the Explanatory Essay (with research) and the Compare & Contrast Essay
August-
Week 1& 2: Practice writing the Narrative Essay and the Explanatory Essay
Week 3 & 4: Practice writing the Opinion Essay and the Compare & Contrast Essay
September-
Week 1& 2: Practice writing the Narrative Essay and the Explanatory Essay
Week 3 & 4: Practice writing the Opinion Essay and the Compare & Contrast Essay
July-
Week 1& 2: Practice writing the Persuasive Essay & Explanatory Essay
Week 3 & 4: Practice writing the Explanatory Essay (with research) and the Compare & Contrast Essay
August-
Week 1& 2: Practice writing the Narrative Essay and the Explanatory Essay
Week 3 & 4: Practice writing the Opinion Essay and the Compare & Contrast Essay
September-
Week 1& 2: Practice writing the Persuasive Essay & Explanatory Essay
Week 3 & 4: Practice writing the Explanatory Essay (with research) and the Compare & Contrast Essay
October-
Week 1& 2: Practice writing the Narrative Essay and the Explanatory Essay
Week 3 & 4: Practice writing the Opinion Essay and the Compare & Contrast Essay
November-
Week 1& 2: Practice writing the Persuasive Essay & Explanatory Essay
Week 3 & 4: Practice writing the Explanatory Essay (with research) and the Compare & Contrast Essay
December-
Week 1& 2: Practice writing the Narrative Essay and the Explanatory Essay
Week 3 & 4: Practice writing the Opinion Essay and the Compare & Contrast Essay

By joining this ongoing class it is understood that the student would have a basic understanding of essay writing and are looking to practice their skills. Student's who feel completely stuck with their essay and want more private feedback should enroll in 1:1 Tutoring: Write Better Essays. 

Need to miss a class? New to ongoing classes?
- You are welcome to unsubscribe and return to an ongoing class at anytime (I understand this process isn't easy on Outschool).

- Last minute events come up. I am happy to provide a one time missed class courtesy discount for every 90 days. Meaning, I'll hold your spot and you don't have to stop your subscription. I'll just refund the payment (this is usually easiest for everyone).

- Once the one time missed class courtesy discount has been used, it would be another 90 days before I would apply that same discount to your account. If your child does miss a class before that 90 day period is up, then your payment goes towards "holding" your child's spot in class. 

Thank you so much for being amazing and helping your child improve in their communication skills.