This course will prepare learners for both high-school and college-level writing expectations. Tailored for learners who seek a flexible learning pace, this course is a deep dive into the art of effective writing. The course is structured to enhance your writing skills and prepare you for higher academic challenges, starting with the foundations of essay writing three different types of essays: the expository essay, the literary analysis, and the final, culminating essay, the argument essay. 

***THIS IS A SELF-PACED CLASS***
I will be reviewing enrichments and providing feedback Fridays/Sundays each week for up to 14 weeks if you are taking this course as a self-paced option. 

Course Format:
Enjoy the flexibility of this course, designed to accommodate different learning styles and paces. With a blend of short instructional videos and independent writing, this course provides a rich learning experience that will fit anyone’s schedule.  I will provide a multitude of helpful handouts, outlines, guides, and my own essay writing samples learners can use for literally any essay they write. 

Writing Mastery:
🧠 Brainstorming: Learn to generate engaging topics that resonate with your interests.
🔍 Research Skills: Develop the ability to find and cite credible sources effectively and a practical way to manage those sources and information
📝 MLA Proficiency: Master MLA formatting for in-text citations, parenthetical documentation, and creating a Works Cited page.
✒️ Compelling Writing: Craft attention-grabbing introductions, strong thesis statements, persuasive conclusions, refutations, and more!
📖 Literature Analysis: Enhance your skills in interpreting and discussing literary works.

Personalized Feedback:
🌟 Expert Guidance: As an experienced English educator and writing professor, I provide detailed feedback and support to each learner, offering written critiques on each step of the writing process and final essay grades based on rubrics.  Learners are encouraged to submit as their lesson enrichments for feedback.  Revising is the best way to learn 🙂


Lesson Topics:
Lesson 1: Introduction to Formal Essay Writing

Lesson 2: Writing a Thesis Statement and Topic Sentences

Lesson 3: Introduction to MLA (citing sources, Works Cited page, formatting an essay properly in MLA format)

Lesson 4: Introduction to the Expository Essay

Lesson 5: The Research Process

Lesson 6: Writing the Expository Essay Body Paragraphs

Lesson 7: Introduction and Conclusions

Lesson 8: The Editing Process and Compiling a Works Cited Page 

Lesson 9: Introduction to the Literary Analysis and Writing the Literary Analysis

Lesson 10: The Literary Analysis Introduction, Conclusion, and Works Cited Page

Lesson 11: Introduction to the Argument Essay, Thesis Question, and Research Process

Lesson 12: Building Claims, Counterclaims, and Refutations

Lesson 13: The Argument Essay Introductions and Conclusions

Lesson 14: The Editing Process and Compiling a Works Cited Page

What Learners Will Gain:
💪 Confidence in Writing: Develop the assurance to write effectively and with authority.
🖊️ Skill Enhancement: Gain proficiency in all aspects of essay writing, from research to revision.


🚀 Join the Writing Expedition:
This self-paced course is more than just learning to write; it’s about gaining the skills and confidence to excel in high school or college-level writing. Let me help you transform your writing into a powerful tool for academic success!