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Stewards School Writing Club: Essay Writing For Beginners

Stewards School Writing Club: Essay Writing For Beginners

This course is designed to take students age 9 - 12 years on a journey through the essentials of essay writing. Each week, they'll explore a different aspect of essay writing, from brainstorming and planning to drafting, revising, and polishing their essays. The course is packed with fun activities that will help students build on their knowledge with hands-on activities, interactive lessons, and practical exercises. 

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Department

  • Online School

TimeLine

To be confirmed

Duration

10 Months

Sessions

30

Language

English

Location

Online

Time

12:00 am

Rating

4.5 (110 ratings)

Price

£30.00 per month

Total Cost

£300

Key Objectives

  • Develop Foundational Writing Skills.
  • Understand and Apply Different Essay Types.
  • Enhance Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills.
  • Improve Creative Expression and Descriptive Writing.
  • Build Confidence in Writing and Peer Feedback.
  • The Course Includes

  • Interactive session.
  • Assignment feedback.
  • An opportunity to build a strong foundation in writing .
  • Course Schedule

    Schedule UTC+001
    Thursday4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Description

    This course is designed to take students age 9 – 12 years on a journey through the essentials of essay writing. Each week, they’ll explore a different aspect of essay writing, from brainstorming and planning to drafting, revising, and polishing their essays. The course is packed with fun activities that will help students build on their knowledge with hands-on activities, interactive lessons, and practical exercises. By the end of the course, students would have developed a strong foundation in essay writing, gaining the confidence to craft well-structured essays on a variety of topics. They’ll also learn how to analyze prompts, organize their thoughts, and effectively communicate their ideas, making their writing both impactful and persuasive.

    Term 1: Foundations of Essay Writing

    In the first term, students will focus on building a strong foundation in essay writing. This term is designed to introduce the basic components of essays, including structure, thesis statements, and paragraph development. Students will also begin exploring narrative and descriptive essays, learning how to craft engaging stories and vivid descriptions. By the end of this term, students will be comfortable with the essential elements of essay writing and will have written their first full-length essays.

    Term 2: Expanding Essay Writing Skills

    The second term delves deeper into essay writing by expanding students’ skills in various essay types. This term will focus on argumentative and persuasive essays, where students will learn to develop strong arguments and use evidence effectively. Additionally, students will explore expository essays, understanding how to explain complex ideas clearly and concisely. By the end of this term, students will have a broader understanding of different essay types and be able to write essays that are both convincing and informative.

    Term 3: Refining and Perfecting Essay Writing

    The final term is dedicated to refining and perfecting students’ essay writing skills. This term emphasizes revision and editing techniques, helping students improve the clarity, style, and correctness of their essays. Students will also engage in peer review sessions, learning to give and receive constructive feedback. The term concludes with an exploration of creative writing in essays, allowing students to blend different essay types and experiment with their writing style. The course concludes with final portfolio presentations by the students as well as general presentation of original pieces.

    Cost: £300 per year, payable in 10 monthly instalments of £30.00.

    Should you require further information on this course, please click on the chat widget at the bottom right corner of the screen to leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

    Requirements

    • Age Group: This course is designed for students aged 9-12 years.
    • Prerequisites: Basic reading, writing, and speaking skills.

    Instructor(s)

    Aisha Sule-Otu

    Aisha Sule-Otu

    4.5 (110 ratings)

    30 Courses • 525,181 students

    Secondary Level, English language and Literature Teacher
    Graduated from Ahmadu Bello University with a BSc in Mass Communication. Has a PGDE in English Education. A passionate reader and writer who has taught Cambridge English (IGCSE and Checkpoint) and IGCSE Literature for 3 years. Has successfully prepared students for IGCSE English and Literature Examinations as well as Cambridge Checkpoint examinations with over 99% success rate.

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