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Teachers course: teach essay writing in a creative way
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Teachers course: teach essay writing in a creative way

Essay writing taught creatively
Created byRiana Manley
Last updated 3/2023
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • Teach students how to write effectively.
  • Engage students through approaching writing in a creative way.
  • Help students to plan and draft their writing task.
  • Help students to proofread and edit their task.

Course content

5 sections • 6 lectures • 32m total length
  • Introduction0:36
  • Reflection
  • The different types of essays10:20

    This lecture video is a summary of the five main styles of essay writing: narrative, descriptive, reflective, argumentative and discursive. It is important to be able to teach students about the different styles so that they will be able to make an informed decision as to which type of style to use when writing.

Requirements

  • None

Description

As an English teacher, you may have encountered students who find essay writing boring or daunting. You may have tried various approaches to make writing more engaging, but still find it difficult to spark interest among your students. Fortunately, there are effective strategies you can use to make essay writing more enjoyable and productive for both you and your students.

This short course offers a fun and innovative approach to teaching essay writing that can help you transform your classroom into a space of creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. The course is designed to help you guide your students through the three main stages of writing: prewriting, drafting, and revising. You'll learn how to help your students brainstorm, organize their thoughts, and plan their writing in creative ways that go beyond traditional mind mapping.

During the drafting stage, you'll explore techniques for overcoming writer's block and encouraging students to experiment with different writing styles and structures. You'll also learn how to provide effective feedback to help your students refine their writing and develop their own unique voice.

Finally, the course will cover strategies for the revising and editing process, including tips for helping students identify errors, provide constructive feedback to their peers, and collaborate effectively to create polished and persuasive essays.

By taking this course, you'll gain valuable insights and practical tools that can help you create a more engaging and effective writing classroom. You'll be able to help your students develop their writing skills, express their ideas with confidence, and become better critical thinkers and communicators. So why wait? Sign up for this course today and start transforming your classroom into a dynamic space of creativity and learning!

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner English teachers