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Do your students struggle when they have to write anything other than a narrative essay or story? This online course focuses on helping students learn how to write expository essays with an emphasis on persuasive writing. The focus will be on teaching students organizational patterns for writing, as well as how to develop an outline, thesis statement, and strong argument. Revision techniques, including the use of technology, will also be presented.

"Excellent! It was very exciting to find a class where I was able to put into practice things I was doing for the class." - Susan Benedict

Three Enrollment Options

Course Registration Only $124

Course plus graduate level credit from USD ($124 plus $200)

Course plus continuing education units from USC ($124 plus $200)

 

Topical Outline:

Unit One Introduction to the Course What is expository writing? Writing Standards Assignment #1: Write an autobiography Assignment #2: Article reflection Test #1 Unit Two Persuasive Organizational Patterns Persuasive Prompts Test #2 Unit Three Brainstorming Writing a Thesis Statement Assignment #3: Respond to a classmate Test #3

Unit Four Creating an Essay Outline Crafting an Argument Writing an Introduction Test #4 Unit Five Writing and Technology Writing a Persuasive Essay Writing a Conclusion Test #5 Unit Six Revision and Editing Assessment Literature as an Inspiration for Writing Assignment #4: Develop a writing lesson and create a rubric

 

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