In this course, students will learn to write four types of structured five-paragraph essays, with a focus on drafting and revising based on instructor feedback. The class meets every other week, allowing time for revisions and optional grammar and literary device activities between live sessions.

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝:
- Live Meetings: Classes meet every other week to introduce new essay types and writing techniques.
- Revisions: During off-weeks, students will revise their essays based on detailed instructor feedback.
- Materials Provided: Outlines, essay examples, infographics, and graphic organizers will support learning.
- Feedback: In-depth, written feedback will be provided for both initial drafts and revised essays.

Essays Covered:
1. Definition Essay
2. Compare and Contrast Essay
3. Persuasive Essay
4. Analysis Essay

𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤-𝐛𝐲-𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧

Week 1: Introduction to Writing and Definition Paper
- Objectives: 
  - Develop an outline.
  - Structure paragraphs with a topic sentence, main idea, and thesis statement.
  - Choose a word or phrase to define.

Week 2: Revisions and Optional Grammar Activity
- Note: No live class. Focus on revising the definition essay.

Week 3: Compare and Contrast Paper
- Objectives: 
  - Select two subjects to compare and contrast using formal writing.
  - Create an outline (point-by-point or subject-by-subject).

Week 4: Revisions and Optional Grammar Activity
- Note: No live class. Focus on revising the compare and contrast essay.

Week 5: Persuasive Paper
- Objectives: 
  - Learn to support claims with logical reasoning.
  - Understand and apply persuasive elements: pathos, ethos, and logos.

Week 6: Revisions and Optional Grammar Activity
- Note: No live class. Focus on revising the persuasive essay.

Week 7: Analysis Paper
- Objectives: 
  - Identify the author's purpose by examining literary devices and theme.
  - Analyze a chosen piece of literature focusing on literary elements, theme, or historical allusions.

Week 8: Revisions and Optional Grammar Activity
- Note: No live class. Focus on revising the analysis essay.

Homework and Assignments:
- Type: Weekly essay writing and revisions.
- Frequency: Assignments given every other week, with revision work in between.
- Submission: Essays should be submitted as .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or via GoogleDocs. Typed submissions are accepted in chat if other formats are unavailable.
- Requirement: All assignments are required and must be revised based on feedback.


This course is ideal for students who want structured guidance in essay writing with the benefit of personalized feedback to improve their writing skills.