Writing Camp: How to Write a 5-Paragraph Essay

Are you a parent looking to boost your child's writing skills to help them succeed in English Language Arts? Whether your learner is homeschooled or in a traditional school setting, this engaging ELA class is perfect for enhancing their writing abilities! 

In this short-term class, students will write a 5-paragraph essay and receive feedback from a licensed ELA teacher.



What Do Students Learn? 

To begin, students will learn about the writing process. Writing actually involves a lot of thinking. It is difficult to write something that is easy to read. We will go over this process together. Students will practice using the writing process throughout this course. 

Students will focus on the basics of paragraph structure for paragraphs throughout the course. We will learn about the structure, how to plan, draft, and edit/revise body paragraphs, introductions, and conclusions for a 5-paragraph essay.  

To get the most out of the class, complete the optional 5-paragraph essay assignment after the class concludes. Submit it to me to get feedback. Allow me up to a 1 week to provide feedback. Reach out if there is a delay or have any questions about the feedback you get. 

The objective is for students to learn: 
- the steps of the writing process 
- understand and can explain the structure of a basic paragraph
- understand and can explain the structure of introductions and conclusions
- how to revise and edit their own writing 



Who is This Class Good for?

Any student who wants to be a better writer is welcome to attend this class.

This class is friendly for ESL students with strong listening and speaking skills, this course focuses on improving reading and essay writing skills through structured lessons and personalized feedback. I'm licensed to teach both English Language Arts for grades 6-12 and English as a Second Language (ESL) for grades K-12.

If your learner is neurodivergent, lives with ADHD and needs classes that support building ADHD executive functioning skills, has anxiety about writing, autism, dyslexia, or another other unique learning issues, I am experienced in working with diverse populations who have a wide variety of needs. Please message me privately and I will work with you to accommodate your learner to the best of my ability.



Why is Writing Important?

The goal of this ELA writing class is to help students become confident, skilled writers who can put their ideas on paper in a way that makes sense to readers. Writing is a valuable skill that is used across a variety of subjects from English Language Arts and social studies to science, psychology, and health. 

Becoming a confident writer early on is helpful for middle school and high school writing. It is also beneficial in colleges, university, entrepreneurs, leaders, and careers.

No matter what your learner is interested in pursuing in the future, writing is a skill that will help your learner succeed. People who can clearly communicate their ideas through writing have a lot to gain. 

As a teacher, I strive to create an engaging, supportive environment where students can learn the basics of writing, practice their writing skills, and upskill their writing abilities. 



When is being a good writing beneficial? 

- completing writing assignments for English Language Arts class
- journaling for self-care, goal setting, and time management 
- writing book reports
- answering essay questions on tests
- for high school writing assignments (a good foundation is important for this)
- applying for scholarships for college and university
- writing cover letters when applying for jobs
- professional email writing 
- communicating clearly on social media

This is not an exhaustive list. Writing is a versatile skill that is useful in a wide variety of situations throghout life.