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8 現場會議
6 上課時間作業
Each week the students will be assigned an essay to complete independently for feedback and practice.評估
Assessments offered by request.等級
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課堂經歷
英語程度 - A1
美國等級 9 - 12
To prepare for college, students need a strong background in writing. In this course, we will cover the fundamental skills to creating a strong essay. We will look at examples and practice with each other to learn the art of writing and argument. We will focus on writing a strong thesis, organizing, using evidence to argue persuasively, writing strong introductions and conclusions, and polishing the essay. We will discuss how to conduct research, what makes a source reliable, and how to present their ideas and research in a clear and logical manner. Class will be based on discussion, as well as practical activities to apply the skills we are discussing. It will include hands on activities we complete together, as well as individualized feedback for the student for each step of the writing process. I have extensive training in both research and writing and love to help students see the joy in research a topic in which they are interested and presenting their findings. Outside of class, student will have the opportunity to complete and submit argumentative, persuasive, descriptive, and research essays applying the skills we have been developing during class time. No previous writing experience is required for this course. We will cover all the basics needed. Week 1-We will discuss the elements of a strong thesis, as well as its role in the process of constructing a cohesive essay. Week 2-Next we will cover how to create an effective outline, to create a smooth writing process present an effective argument. Week 3-We will discuss how to choose and narrow down a topic to match the scope of the assignment. We will discuss the foundational aspects of a different types of writing, the main purposes and functions of writing, and explore descriptive writing. Week 4-This week we will explore research skills and techniques. We will discuss the elements of effective note taking during an extended research project. We will discuss what information is important to include for each source, as well as what is not important. We will also discuss how to creatively find information that might be useful when sources are limited. Week 5-Then we will discuss how to evaluate the credibility of sources. Class discussion will involve bias and point of view, how to choose reliable sources, how to account for sources that are less reliable, and common research techniques. This class will involve the practical aspects of working with sources to find information from both primary and secondary documents. Week 6-After working on credibility, we will discuss how to use supporting evidence in essay writing to creative persuasive essays. We will discuss how to use the evidence found in the sources, how to use quotes effectively, and how to avoid common pitfalls of plagiarism. Week 7-This week we will discuss more advanced techniques to to improve your writing style to create interest and impact. We will explore using hooks for introductory paragraphs and how to write a strong conclusion. Week 8-Finally, we will discuss how to properly cite and format research essays, as well as important considerations when polishing and finalizing all styles of writing.
學習目標
Students will understand the fundamentals and components of an essay. They will learn what are the elements of a strong thesis, how an essay should be organized, how to include relevant and useful evidence and support, and how to develop a strong introduction and conclusion to give an essay the most effectiveness. By the end of this course, students will feel confident in their essay writing skills to be prepared for the rigors of college.
教學大綱
課程
遵循 Teacher-Created 課程標準
與 Advanced Placement (AP) Standards對齊8 課程
超過 8 週課 1:
The elements of a strong thesis
45 分鐘線上直播課
課 2:
How to create an effective outline
45 分鐘線上直播課
課 3:
Descriptive writing
45 分鐘線上直播課
課 4:
Research skills and techniques
45 分鐘線上直播課
其他詳情
教學語言
英語 (等級: A1)
外部資源
學習者無需使用標準 Outschool 工具以外的任何應用程式或網站。
教師專業知識和證書
4 老師有研究生學歷
碩士 在 教育 從 University of Toronto
碩士 在 歷史 從 University of Cambridge
碩士 由 Eastern Michigan University
碩士 在 歷史 從 Northwestern University
碩士 在 宗教研究 從 Yale University
4 老師擁有學士學位
學士學位 在 歷史 從 Birmingham-Southern College
學士學位 由 University of Alabama at Birmingham
學士學位 由 Middle East Technical University
學士學位 在 歷史 從 Millersville University
I have a master's degree from the University of Cambridge and 17 years of experience teaching and conducting writing and research projects. I am professionally trained in research and presentation techniques. I am also an AP approved teacher in AP English Literature and AP English Language and Composition.
評論
現場團體課程
US$200
用於 8 課程每週上課 x 1 次, 8 週
45 分鐘
有31 為學習者完成此課程
即時視訊會議
年齡: 13-18
3-18 每班學員人數