Week 1
Lesson 1
Introduction to the Personal Narrative
In this class, learners will review the characteristics of a personal narrative and create a writing topic.
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Drafting the Introduction & Body Paragraphs
In this class, learners will learn the three parts of an introduction and review using the concept of 'show not tell' to draft body paragraphs.
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Drafting the Conclusion, Revising & Editing
In this class, learners will create a reflective conclusion for their essay. Learners will also get a revision and editing focus for the first essay.
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Introduction to the Expository Essay
In this class, learners will select an essay topic about something they're passionate about.
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Drafting
In this class, learners will compose an engaging introduction and review the five elements of a well developed sentence.
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Drafting, Revising & Editing
In this class, learners will review the requirements of a five paragraph essay and review the revision and editing focus for this essay.
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Introduction to the Persuasive Essay
In this class, learners will select a persuasive topic and convince the class of certain topics in a game.
 Week 8
Lesson 8
Brainstorming & The Introduction
In this class, learners will brainstorm and draft the introduction for their essay.
 Week 9
Lesson 9
Drafting the Body Paragraphs, Conclusion, Revising & Editing
In this class, learners will draft body paragraphs and end their essay powerfully with a conclusion that addresses the target audience. Learners will also be reminded of revision and editing before submitting the final copy.
 Week 10
Lesson 10
Introduction to the Literature Response
In this class, learners will select a piece of fiction to respond to for the literature response essay.
 Week 11
Lesson 11
Selecting a topic & Drafting the Intro and Body Paragraphs
In this class, learners will select a specific topic to write about and begin drafting the introduction and body paragraphs.
 Week 12
Lesson 12
Drafting the Conclusion, Revising & Editing
In this class, learners will draft a conclusion that ends with a final connection. Learners will also review revising and editing.
 Week 13
Lesson 13
Introduction to the Research Paper
In this class, learners will be introduced to the research paper and select a topic.
 Week 14
Lesson 14
Organizing Information Using Source/Note Cards
In this class, learners will learn to use source/note cards to keep track of information for their paper.
 Week 15
Lesson 15
Drafting the Research Essay
In this class, learners will review the introduction, body paragraph and conclusion requirements for the final essay. The final essay will be due within a week after the course ends.