Expository Writing
with Teacher Devon
Available spots
Service Description
Students will learn to write a research essay. Concepts covered and learned through writing one essay include: punctuation and paragraphing; choosing and narrowing a topic; choosing, documenting and citing resources in parenthetical references; choosing 3 or more main points (subtopics); note taking; using and documenting quotes; writing a thesis statement; writing topic sentences; MLA Format; writing supporting paragraphs; transition sentences; writing an opening paragraph; and writing a closing paragraph. It is recommended that this class be repeated more than once, especially for high school level students. Age Suggestion: 14+ Main Course Sequence: follows Writing About Books; often taken more than once; precedes Literature Analysis/Rhetoric Writing Pre-Class Requirements: Students will be required to choose topic (from list provided by instructor) and gather resources prior to start of class. Time Required: Approximately 4+ hours per week, plus 1-hour weekly online class time.
Class Schedule
Cancellation Policy
There is a $25 non-refundable deposit for all bookings. Traditional Format Courses: No refunds will be provided after the student has received the class password. To drop your student from this course and receive a refund, minus the $10 deposit, please contact us at writing@home2teach prior to receiving your class password. You will receive an email at least 48 hours in advance of class passwords being shared. Changes to student status must be requested during the pre-class period (2 weeks prior to the start of class); status changes cannot be processed in the week leading up to the the session. Updated Format Courses: No refunds will be provided after the student has accessed the Canvas classroom. To drop your student from this course and receive a refund, minus the $25 deposit, please contact us at writing@home2teach prior to accessing the Canvas classroom. Students may transfer courses within the same session OR apply their payment to a future session during the pre-class week (2 week prior to the start of class); status changes cannot be processed in the week leading up to the the session. Families who do not respond during the pre-class steps week will have their registration automatically transferred to the next session.
Contact Details
writing@home2teach.com