This is an ongoing essay class which focuses on constructing and writing 6 paragraph essays, which includes an introduction, a conclusion and 4 main idea/details paragraphs. Students  need to be able to come to class with a topic, 4 main ideas, and 4 details about the main idea. The first class a student comes to, I will work with them on the process and evaluate where they need help or further instruction.  Students also need to have basic typing skills as we will me using google drive to work on the essays.

Students can stop or start at any time and it is not dependent on attending previous weeks. Students can message me if they need assistance.  I also will be available via Outschool message for any questions during the week. 

This class will meet 2 days per week. I will post a link to an online graphic organizer to the classroom before their first  class when they join,  then as they finish an essay, I will give them another graphic organizer. 


The first day we will work on putting those onto a graphic organizer.  Students can get ideas from the teacher if they are struggling. I will check with each student to see if they have this part of the process completed. 
The second day we will take the graphic organizer and make paragraphs, which include transition sentences. The students then add in an introduction and conclusion. Once they have that done, they will read over them, making any edits. The teacher will also give feedback. If anyone is not able to finish during class, they can finish before the next week, and if needed during the next class.  I will be able to see any changes and offer suggestions. 
 Some may take longer, learning the process is more important than the pace. Once students know the process, they can work outside of class if they wish, and at that point parents can request students spend time outside the class working on their essays.

It is suggested they pick something they really know a lot about. Students can follow home rules to find information they need. They need to know how to put it in their own words.  The class is about writing fluency, not teaching how to research. 

I have found, just like reading, the more a student practices, the easier it is and they are able to build more skills as they go. They do need to be able to type well enough to work on the google doc, but they do not have to be fast, it will just take them longer to complete. 

I keep my class size set so I  can give individual attention,  and I  try to keep my classes affordable for parents. 

Each week will operate the same, and because the student will chose and bring the topic to class, there is no set weekly topic schedule.
M-W classes:  Monday: Students will use the information they bring to class and make an graphic organizer, including an introduction and conclusion. Wednesday: Students will use the graphic organizer to write a 6 paragraph essay which includes an introduction, conclusion and transitional sentences. They will edit their papers and teacher will provide input on the finished work. If students do not finish at the end of the 2nd class, they can finish outside of class, or continue the next class period. Each student can work at their own pace, so if they come mid-week, miss a class, or just need more time, they can work the process at their pace. If parents want students to have homework, they can request it. 

T-Th classes Tuesday: students will use the information they bring to class and make a graphic organizer, including an introduction and conclusion. Thursday: Students will use the outline to write a 6 paragraph essay which includes an introduction, conclusion and transitional sentences. They will edit their papers and teacher will provide input on the finished work. If students do not finish at the end of the 2nd class, they can finish outside of class, or continue the next class period. Each student can work at their own pace, so if they come mid-week, miss a class, or just need more time, they can work the process at their pace. If parents want students to have homework, they can request it.