Essay Writing Class And Workshop

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This small group writing workshop will help teens build confidence in their writing and improve writing skills. Students will receive guided instruction throughout the writing process in expository and creative writing pieces.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9

Beginner - Advanced Level

Course Highlights:
*Weekly In-Person Meetings: Each week students will work on a provided writing prompt where they will learn to independently organize and express elaborated ideas in an effective essay. Students will receive explicit instruction and guidance throughout the writing process as they plan, outline, draft and edit their pieces.

*Student-Centered Learning: Lessons will be tailored to meet students where they are in the writing curriculum.

*Topics: The Expository Essay, The...

Students will improve their essay-writing skills, including how to organize their essay as well as identify and understand the main parts of an essay. Students will gain confidence in the writing process. Students will gain important writing skills such as organization, writing a thesis, creating an outline, citing sources, and more.

I have been a public school teacher in Massachusetts for over ten years. I have taught English to both middle school and high school students of all levels, and I have also taught special education courses during the summer.  I have been trained in executive function through the Landmark School courses and am Orton-Gillingham trained through the Orton-Gillingham Academy.

Homework Offered
Students may be asked to work on specific parts of their essay if we do not finish it during class time. An example of a homework assignment would be: 

1) Finish brainstorming ideas for your essay
2) Finish writing your thesis statement
3) Complete the conclusion paragraph of the outline0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students will be graded on participation and effort. They will also receive rubrics for their essays that will show them their strengths and weaknesses.
Grades Offered

A book you are reading and want to write about
You will be provided with digital worksheets and text.

Available times

Pacific

Table of available sections

Meet the teacher

Nicole P.

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My classes are student-centered and focus on the individual student’s needs based on their strengths, weaknesses and goals. I have had experience teaching all levels and abilities, so I am constantly differentiating my instruction in order to meet...