Mastering Five Paragraph Essay Writing for Middle School Part 1 Winter Camp
This 3-week multi-day course for middle schoolers who are learning to write longer essays will help students master the structure of narrative, persuasive, and opinion essays.
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What's included
9 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students will be writing most of the essays on their own. We will go over the structures in class and go over several examples. Students then will replicate the structure of their own and we will go over the homework in the next classes. Depending on how fast students can write the essay parts this will mean about 2 to 4 hours of homework a week.Grading
I will give feedback on students writing for every essay that they send me during class and every part of the essay. This will not be a letter grade but it will be detailed steps of how to improve their essays.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
SUMMARY OF THE CLASS In this 3-week, course students will meet 3 times a week to learn the perfect structure for 3 different types of essays. Essay writing is so important for students to master in middle school because essay writing is going to be a major part of their education from here on out. However, so many students struggle with essay writing, and as a parent not only do you not want to see your child struggle, but you also may not feel equipped to teach them yourself because you never learned the structure or English is not your first language. Some of the most popular and useful essays for students to learn a structure for are 📚narrative essays 🖌persuasive essays ❗️opinion essays. In this class, students will see examples of these types of essays, learn the structure, and be able to practice and get feedback on their essays. CLASS BREAKDOWN 🌟🌟NARRATIVE ESSAY🌟🌟 Day 1: What is a narrative essay? Introduction-Characters and Setting Day 2: Problem and solution Day 3: Theme and Lesson 🌟🌟PERSUASIVE ESSAY🌟🌟 Day 1: Examples of a persuasive essay. Introduction Day 2: Body Paragraphs Day 3: Rebutal and Conclusion 🌟🌟OPINION ESSAY🌟🌟 Day 1: Examples of opinion essays. Introduction Day 2: Body Paragraphs Day 3: Conclusion *****Class time will be used for learning how to write the essay and students will be expected to write the essay outside of class for homework. ****** ABOUT ME AND MY STYLE I have been teaching essay writing for over ten years and I love to expand students writing by asking them questions about their writing to get them to expand their ideas. I also believe that students need to have a structure to write from to really master the art of essay writing. I also have lots of experience with students with a number of different abilities and neurodiverse students. I have experience with blind students, autistic students, students with ADHD, etc. If your student needs any accommodations to make this class more accessible for them please feel free to reach out and I will make these accommodations to the best of my ability.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to structure 3 popular types of essays. They will learn how to craft their own essays in these structures. They will also write 3 essays which will give them the confidence to be able to write an essay that they come up against.
Syllabus
3 Units
9 Lessons
over 3 WeeksUnit 1: Narrative Essays
Lesson 1:
Narrative Essays Day 1
This lesson introduces the narrative essay. We talk about characters and settings and how to describe those with descriptive language. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Narrative Essays Day 2
This lesson talks about problems and solutions in our story. It goes over how to come up with solutions to problems and the different types of problems that can happen in a narrative. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Narrative Essays Day 3
In this lesson we will be talking about theme and what that means for narrative essays. We will be finishing up our essays today and talk about how to conclude a narrative essay. 50 mins online live lesson
Unit 2: Persuasive Essays
Lesson 4:
Persuasive Essays Day 1
This lesson introduced Persuasive Essays. We will be reading the articles that we need for this essay. We also will be going over how to write the introduction to a persuasive essay. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I may use a Kahoot to review the concepts on the last day of class.
Supply List
Students will need A computer, A word processor so they can share their essays with me. Paper and pencils or pens to take notes in class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
All articles and material for the class will be provided and will be posted in the Outschool classroom before the start of the class.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Religious Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in English from Fresno Pacific University
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from The University of Texas at Arlington
At The Truthful Tutors, we are committed to empowering students with the essential tools they need to succeed from an early age. Our mission is to create an environment where every student can thrive, using proven, simple strategies and consistent practice. By balancing encouragement with constructive feedback, we help students build the confidence and skills they need to reach their full potential.
Our dedicated team of tutors is made up of experienced professionals, each with a college degree and a passion for education. With real-world teaching experience, our tutors bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to each session, ensuring that your child receives the support they need to excel academically. We are excited to partner with your family in this journey, and we believe that with the right guidance, every student can become the best version of themselves.
At The Truthful Tutors, success isn’t just about grades—it’s about fostering a love for learning, critical thinking, and the confidence to tackle new challenges. Let us help your child unlock their potential and achieve academic excellence!Reviews
Live Group Course
$180
for 9 classes3x per week, 3 weeks
50 min
Completed by 353 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
1-7 learners per class
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