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Description
In this 10-week live course, students will work on analytical essays, utilizing solid textual evidence, MLA formatting, and advanced writing techniques.
As an experienced AP and dual credit instructor, I have firsthand knowledge of what college professors expect in student writing. Argumentative and analytical essays are among the most frequently assigned papers in college. My aim is to enhance learners' understanding of these essay types, improve their organizational and writing skills, demonstrate various methods for strengthening and citing textual evidence, and review the MLA process. I strive to boost learners' confidence in their research, writing, and citation abilities.
Learners should have access to typing software such as Google Docs or Word to ensure they know how to properly set up and type a document in MLA format.
Weekly Lessons
Week 1: Introduction to essay writing/MLA pre-assessment and activities focused on properly citing sources, using both in-text and parenthetical citations.
Week 2: Analysis of Civil War documents (including a short story, primary sources, and a video clip) using the REHUGO method. This method is crucial for ensuring students deeply analyze texts rather than simply summarizing them.
Week 3: Beginning the writing process, focusing on developing theses and body paragraphs for the Civil War REHUGO assignment. This lesson also covers crafting effective introductions (including hooks and background information) and conclusions, as well as experimenting with various citation methods.
Week 4: REHUGO analysis of Civil Rights Movement documents, exemplar analysis, and starting body paragraphs.
Week 5: Completing the Civil Rights Movement REHUGO writing
Week 6: Starting a student choice writing portfolio project on a historical period, event, or person of their choice, with learners sharing their topic ideas in a discussion thread.
Week 7: Working on the writing project and gathering sources
Week 8: Continuing the writing project, focusing on strong analysis body paragraphs
Week 9: The focus of this lesson is building an amazing introduction and conclusion to the writing portfolio
Week 10: Creating the Works Cited page and a guide through the editing process
What Learners Will Gain
Mastery in Writing: Develop advanced skills in argumentative and analytical essays.
✒️ MLA Formatting: Learn to correctly format your essays using MLA guidelines.
Critical Thinking: Enhance your ability to analyze texts deeply and critically.
Textual Evidence: Discover multiple ways to strengthen and cite textual evidence.
Organization: Improve your essay structure and organizational skills.
Research Skills: Become more confident in researching and gathering credible sources.
College Preparation: Get a head start on what college professors expect in student writing.
This live course is not just about learning to write; it’s about acquiring the skills and confidence to excel in high school or college-level writing. Transform your writing into a powerful tool for academic success!
Looking for an asynchronous or self-paced option? I also teach this course in those formats!
