Childhood Education

English – Essay Writing

English – Essay Writing

English – Essay Writing course is designed to expose home schooling students to the art of critical essay writing. It can also prepare students for the IGCSE English language examination.

English – Essay Writing

Department

  • Childhood Education

Duration

April 29, 2024 - July 6, 2024

Sessions

30

Language

English

Location

Online

Time

1:00 am

Rating:

4.5 (110 ratings)

Price

£20 per month

Status:

Ended

Key Objectives

  • Understand the different types of essays.
  • Develop a strong thesis statement and clear essay structure.
  • Conduct critical analysis and interpretation of given prompts.
  • Refine language skills for effective communication.
  • Effectively manage their time for essay writing within exam constraints.
  • The course includes

  • The course includes 8 weeks of classes which will have:
  • Weekly Assignments (30%): Short essay tasks to apply concepts learned each week.
  • Mid-course Assessment (20%): In-class essay on a selected topic.
  • Peer Reviews (15%): Participation in constructive peer feedback sessions.
  • Final Essay Portfolio (35%): Submission of a portfolio showcasing improvement in various essay types.
  • Course Schedule

    Schedule UTC+001
    Monday2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Tuesday2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Friday9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Description

    This course may only be purchased as part of StewardsOS.Xperience class at this time.

    This course contains 8 weeks of classes.

    Week 1 & 2: Introduction to Essay Writing

    • Understand the different types of essays.
    • Develop a strong thesis statement and clear essay structure.
    • Conduct critical analysis and interpretation of given prompts.
    • Refine language skills for effective communication.

    Week 3 & 4: Mastering Descriptive Writing

    • Overview of descriptive writing.
    • Detailed exploration of sensory language.
    • Creating vivid imagery through descriptive writing.

    Week 5 & 6: Narrative Writing Techniques

    • Exploring narrative writing elements.
    • Developing plot and characters.
    • Crafting engaging storylines.

    Week 7: Report Writing Skills

    • Understanding report formats.
    • Distinguishing facts from opinion.

    Week 8: Interview Writing Proficiency

    • Conducting effective interviews
    • Transforming interviews into compelling written pieces

    Requirements

    • Exercise Book
    • Very stable internet connection
    • Audio and visual device

    Instructor(s)

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    Aisha Sule-Otu

    4.5 (110 ratings)

    30 Courses • 525,181 students

    Secondary Level, English language and Literature Teacher
    Graduated from Ahmadu Bello University Nigeria with a BSc in Mass Communication. Has a PGDE in English Education. A passionate reader and writer who has taught IGCSE English and Literature for 3 years. Has successfully prepared students for IGCSE English and Literature Examinations with over 90% success rate.

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