Essay Writing I (Virtual)

Our Essay Writing I course is designed to strengthen students’ writing skills and boost their confidence in expressing ideas clearly and effectively. Tailored for students in grades 3–4, this course introduces the fundamentals of structured writing across three key essay types: narrative (personal and story-based), informative/explanatory, and opinion.

Key Focus Areas:

• Essay Structure: Learn to organize writing with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.

• Thesis Development: Understand how to craft a focused, compelling thesis.

• Paragraph Writing: Build effective paragraphs using the RACER model (Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Reflect).

• Pre-Writing Strategies: Practice brainstorming, outlining, and drafting to support strong final pieces.

• Grammar & Mechanics: Improve writing through focused lessons on punctuation, sentence structure, and grammar.

Students will receive weekly writing assignments and personalized instructor feedback to help them revise, strengthen, and refine their work.

Course Format:

• Class Meets: Once a week for 60 minutes

• Home Assignments: Weekly writing tasks with individualized comments

• Feedback & Growth: Students receive constructive feedback to support continuous improvement

By the end of the course, students will have built a solid foundation in academic writing and developed the skills necessary for future essay assignments and creative expression.

Join us to develop essential writing skills and build lasting confidence as a young writer!

Recommended For:

• AlphaMinds students who have successfully completed Reading III course 

• New students in grades 3 and 4