Comprehensive Academic Essay Writing: Narrative, Explanatory, Persuasive, Research

Comprehensive Academic Essay Writing: Narrative, Explanatory, Persuasive, Research

Comprehensive Academic Essay Writing: Narrative, Explanatory, Persuasive, Research

This course guides students through four academic essay types—narrative, explanatory (compare/contrast), persuasive, and research—emphasizing thesis development, organization, evidence use, drafting, peer and self revision, and final formatting (MLA9). Lessons move from brainstorming to finished essays, with structured practice and instructor support at each stage.

Comprehensive Academic Essay Writing: Narrative, Explanatory, Persuasive, Research

Paid once.

Level
Beginner
Ages
13–17
Duration
45 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
20

Class Experience

This course guides students through four academic essay types—narrative, explanatory (compare/contrast), persuasive, and research—emphasizing thesis development, organization, evidence use, drafting, peer and self revision, and final formatting (MLA9). Lessons move from brainstorming to finished essays, with structured practice and instructor support at each stage.

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop clear thesis statements and organized multi-paragraph academic essays

  • Use relevant evidence and reasoning to support claims

  • Draft, revise, and edit writing to improve clarity, organization, grammar, and style

  • Format final essays according to MLA9

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Joined August, 2026

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With over 20 years in education, this teacher offers deep experience across early and elementary grades, including focused work in language development and targeted English tutoring for learners ages 4 through adult. Academic qualifications include an AA in Child Development, a B…

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