Let's Write: Writing Essays

This is an English Writing class for students who are developing their writing skills, and are looking to develop their skills in specific writing genres. This class will not meet face-to-face. Each week will consist of a variety of tasks to allow learners to improve their writing skills. Learners will work collaboratively to improve their writing skills and knowledge. One of the benefits of this flex class can be that learners can take as much time as they want to review materials and the recordings. Module 1 - Writing Introductions Learners will practise how to structure an introduction and what to include. This week will incorporate project-based learning to write a paragraph. The teacher will lead discussions via posts in the Outschool classroom. Module 2 - Organising Paragraphs Learners will practise presenting the main idea, briefly introducing the ideas, and what to avoid. The teacher will use the Outschool recording feature to give personalised feedback. We will conduct a class analysis of paragraphs. Module 3 - Using Evidence Learners will practise using quotations and including evidence. This week will incorporate collaborative-based learning to write a paragraph. Students will evaluate each others’ work. Module 4 - Writing Conclusions Learners will practise writing effective conclusions. This week will include a performance assessment for learners to demonstrate their learning.