Course Type: 10 Day Course

This multi-day class meets twice per week for 5 weeks. There are 10 lessons in total. Online sessions are 60 min long.

How does it work?

  • Classes are held through live video chat on Zoom (recorded for safety)
  • Assignments/quizzes/assessments are completed on our learning management system
  • Student progress is monitored and weekly feedback is sent to parent's email.
  • Small group sizes
  • Whether a homeschooler, an online learner or a regular school learner, this a great course to supplement any student's learning!


Class Description

This class will focus on the concepts outlined below. Each class is carefully designed to not only be engaging and interactive, but fully aligned with the Ministry of Education curriculum.

  • Discuss different types of essays

  • Look at the structure of a great essay

  • How to research a topic they can write about

  • Show examples of strong essays and analyze what makes them strong. Define a purpose.

  • How to construct an outline for an essay

  • How to develop a strong introductory paragraph to attract the reader's attention

  • How to develop multi-paragraphs discussing the central concept.

  • How to conclude the essay appropriately.

Available Classes

Option: July 20, 2021-Augst 19, 2021

  • Meets twice per week T/TH
  • 4:00pm-5:00pm PST
  • 10 sessions in total

Cost Per Learner

FAQ

  • Why should I enroll in this class?

    Summer Session Effective Essay Writing is a very thorough course carefully designed by experienced teachers. Each class is engaging and interactive. The teacher monitors student progress and provides parents an update via email after each lesson.

  • I am not homeschooling my child, can I still enroll him/her in this class?

    Absolutely! All of our courses are enrichment classes. Whether your child is attending a regular school, online learning, distributed learning or homeschooling, this course is a perfect addition to ensure your child is mastering all of the math concepts as expected by the Ministry of Education.

  • What do I need for this class?

    A strong internet connection, a computer, notebook and a pencil. It is recommended that students are taking notes throughout the lesson and trying practice problems on their own. Worksheets will be provided by the teacher for students to download.

  • How much time do I need to devote to this class?

    Classes are 2 hours per week and teachers may supplement with practice questions which would be up to 1 hour per week outside of class time.

Instructor(s)

Erinn Riley

Instructor

Erinn completed her Bachelor of Arts at UFV, majoring in English Literature with a minor in Geography. She pursued my passion for teaching at UBC, completing her Bachelor of Education through the Middle Years Education Module. She has continued to teach at the upper intermediate level and loves what does daily. Outside of teaching, she enjoys reading and being active outdoors.