Class Time: 45 minutes per class
Duration: Meets once per week over 6 weeks
Ages: 10-13 year olds
Class Size: 4-8 learners per class
Rate: $120 plus $5 admin fee
This class is a continuation of the 4 Square Writing Method for Struggling Writers and is designed to allow students to have more practice with different essay types using the 4 square method. Students can not take this class until after they have completed part 1.
We will spend 1 week on each writing type going over the characteristics of the writing piece and exploring examples. Class will be held through discussions, guided and independent practice, sharing of completed work and constructive peer feedback. Teacher will give feedback privately. Students need to have a basic understanding of the four square essay structure as that is our foundation. Essays should be typed as it is easier to share those and to give feedback on. Homework can take anywhere from 1 to 2 hours a week depending on the type of essay we are working on. Please keep in mind that students need to write weekly to get feedback and improve:) Students are evaluated on their finished essays.
Weekly overview (order may change)
Weeks 1:
* Compare and Contrast Essay Writing
Weeks 2:
*Cause and Effect Essay Writing
Weeks 3:
*Critical Review Essay Writing
Week 4:
Informative Essay Writing
Week 5:
* Opinion Essay Writing
Week 6
– Sharing of essays and discussion
