Essentials of Writing: Writing Structure and 5-Paragraph Essays
This is a 9-week class where your student will solidly learn how to structure and write a 5-paragraph essay, with some fun writing prompts along the way. This is beneficial for any student, and I make the process fun and engaging!
Savannah Gilmore
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What's included
9 live meetings
6 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Weekly work will vary each week depending on the syllabus topic. Most weeks will include a mandatory writing assignment and optional practice on topics we cover that are available in their Google folder.Letter Grade
Grades will be provided via request but require students to submit weekly work to be graded and then averaged at the end for an overall grade. Please let me know the week you enter class if you wish to have a grade, and I will keep track of progress throughout the class.Certificate of Completion
I will offer a certificate of completion for this class if requested. Once class ends, send me a message to receive this.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Beginner - Intermediate Level
General Info: Older and younger students are welcome as well. This class is for Middle or High School students who need to learn writing skills. This class begins with structure and ends with your student writing a complete and proper 5-paragraph essay. Please find the layout for class in the syllabus. About the Teacher: I am a certified teacher in various topics, which I teach on Outschool, and I hold a Bachelor’s degree and two Master’s degrees. I strive to align my classes with state standards and GED and ACT writing topics. About this Class: This class is geared towards late Middle School to early High School who have some writing experience. Each week we cover a new topic using a variety of learning tools and methods for all styles of learners. We will cover everything from basics of grammar, sentence structure, making solid sentences, punctuation, and some paragraph structure and essay writing. We will cover Narrative and Expository essays in this class. Following class each week, I will put a message in the Outschool classroom with a link to a Google folder where I provide my notes from class, resources, and plenty of activities for you to use on the topic if needed. Students can find their weekly writing activity there. I also link videos in the message for further coverage of topics. Grading: I do provide an overall grade for the class as a full semester/year class style, but I require at least 2 activities to be turned in weekly to me to grade. Some documents have answer pages, so you can go through the work before submitting, but if there is not an answer page provided, I will grade the work. Helpful Information Please let your student know that I love participation but require them to raise their hands to speak. This keeps order in class and lets everyone get a say who wants one. Refund and Pause Policy: 1. If a makeup class is set by me due to a change on my end, you will not receive a refund. You can access recordings and all resources. 2. Transfers or refunds must be requested 2 weeks in advance of the beginning of the class. Otherwise, the transfer or refund will not be granted.
Learning Goals
Students will leave knowing all the basics to writing essays including structure, flow, and using resources.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)9 Lessons
over 9 WeeksLesson 1:
Grammar Review
We will cover parts of sentences, speech including adjectives, adverbs, active, passive, phrases, clauses, and basics. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Sentence Types
We will constructing solid sentences, mixing up styles, learning to make things flow, and building good structure. Students will have a writing prompt to work on this week. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Punctuation and Capitalization Review
We will work on reviewing commas, colons, semi-colons, and overall capitalization errors I see the most with students Students will have a writing prompt to work on this week. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Paragraph Writing
We will work on how to construct a solid paragraph, use detail, create flow, adding indentions and transitions, as well as covering verb tense.Students will have a writing prompt to work on this week. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Kaplan University
Bachelor's Degree from Ashford University
I have taught for many years and I am certified in various subjects, but have been certified in English for 9 years. I have taught in the classroom and in the largest Charter in the US. I have worked with students for many years on their English and grammar skills, and I still see students who struggle. When students leave me, most have a solid grasp on the topic I have covered. I like making learning fun and interactive. Reviews
Live Group Course
$70
for 9 classes1x per week, 9 weeks
45 min
Completed by 835 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
5-18 learners per class
