The First Steps to Becoming a Great Essayist
This course will help students develop skills in expository, or narrative, writing. Through lectures, group workshops, and one-on-one sessions with their instructor, students will learn how to develop a strong thesis statement, supporting paragraphs, and a compelling conclusion.
Learning Objectives
This course will…..
- Develop a strong thesis, supporting paragraphs, and conclusion
- Develop strong ideas to support the essay
- Conduct and cite reliable research
- Guard against unintentional plagiarism
- Coherently assemble research into compelling body paragraphs
Course Outcomes
- A well-cited 300-word research essay
- 2-3 writing prompt responses to help build towards AP-level writing
- An understanding of the formats and purposes of citation
- A list of topics that can be used to write future essays
- Good preparation for standardized tests
- Satisfies criteria for Knovva Academic Standards, based on IB, PISA, Cambridge, and Common Core standards
- A Certificate of Completion from Knovva Academy and corresponding transcript
Related Skills
About the Instructor
Martha M.
Martha M. attended Northeastern University, going on to achieve a Master’s in Education, with a focus on human development and psychology, from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is currently a senior curriculum designer and instructor at Knovva Academy.
Course Highlights
This course includes:
Group class (5-7 students)
Level: 1
Track: Research Essay
Key Deliverables: 1 full essay, 2-3 short essays
Standards: IB, PISA, Cambridge, and CCSS-ELA
Certificate: Certificate of Completion and course transcript
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Fundamental of Personal Essay
College Admission Essay 3
Preparing for College and Career
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