Diamond in the Rough Draft- Basic Essay Starting 11/12/20

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Diamond in the Rough Draft Basic Research Essay Class starting 11/12/20

Thursdays 10:30-11:30am Pacific. 5 Weeks 11/12/20-12/17/20 (skipping 11/26 for Thanksgiving).
$75 per student
25% off for second sibling (contact me for coupon)
15% savings if purchased as Brick & Click Grammar + Diamond in the Rough Draft Writing Bundle semester-long course starting 9/3/20 (Click here)

Learn to research and write a 5 paragraph essay, from start to finish. You can select your own research topic, or you may choose one provided in class with short informational texts included. Learn tricks to narrow down information, pick great topics, and structure your research in a way that will capture your readers' attention. Add style and add-ons to your writing to keep their attention as well!

Lesson 1: Picking a subject, picking the right texts, & outlining ideas.
Lesson 2: Starting paragraphs organized around topics
Lesson 3: Completing topic paragraphs and editing
Lesson 4: Introduction & Conclusion paragraphs
Lesson 5: Sharing is Caring! Edit, revise & share.

FAQs

What is the average age group for this class?

This course is great for upper elementary through middle school. Writing is something learned over and over, as practice makes perfect. Younger students will encounter newer things, and older students learn to look at things in new and memorable ways, scaling and going deeper. Each student chooses his or her own story to write, scaling it to a personal vocabulary and style level.

What if I have more than one student joining? (siblings for example)

Each purchase of the live course is for just one student. Email me at nicole@showmethenotes.com and I’ll get you set up for siblings so they can participate on Zoom.

What if I need to miss a class?

All live sessions will be recorded and posted on your class course page along with handouts. These will remain available for the remainder of the course, so you never have to worry!

How are assignments reviewed?

Your writing assignments will be emailed to me and I will send back positive and helpful editing comments. Editing is a great thing to do to help build your writing portfolio! (I can review 1 assignment per lesson per paid course. For additional papers, please email me at nicole@showmethenotes, and we'll arrange it.)

How can this program work with another writing course I have already taken?

In my experience, variety is the spice of life! Where one course leaves off, another can fill in. I developed Diamond in the Rough Draft after seeing my own kids and students pause during timed writing prompts. Even after having gone through another fabulous writing course, they still needed to wrap their heads around formulating ideas quickly, creatively, and in an organized manner. This course has helped them see each new writing assignment as something they can tackle successfully with added style. It is always great to review and practice things in different ways!

Contents will be posted after each class :)

Pre-Class Info

Zoom links

Welcome Letter & Class Info

Lesson 1: Skimming Sources & Tallying Topics

Optional Egyptian Pyramids Source Texts.pdf

10 min Prep for Essay Course Video.mp4

Lesson 1 Essay Diamond in the Rough Draft.pdf

Essays Lesson 1 Video.mp4

Lesson 2: Outlining Paragraphs by Syncing Sources

Lesson 2 Essay Diamond in the Rough Draft.pdf

Essays Lesson 2 Video.mp4

Lesson 3: The Rough Draft- Telling the Tale of Your Topics

Lesson 3 Essay Diamond in the Rough Draft.pdf

Essays Lesson 3 Video.mp4

Lesson 4: Intro & Conclusion Paragraphs

Lesson 4 Essay Diamond in the Rough Draft.pdf

Essays Lesson 4 Video.mp4

Lesson 5: The Final Draft

Essays Lesson 5 Video.mp4