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From Draft to Craft: Peer Editing and Essay Writing Made Easy

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In this hands-on session, I’ll guide you through the essay writing process, helping you with brainstorming, drafting, and organizing your ideas. You’ll also learn the basics of peer editing as we work together to improve your drafts. Come with your questions, and leave with a stronger essay!

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Elizabeth S 🇨🇦

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Hello! I'm Elizabeth, and I'm from Canada. I'm in the eighth grade, and I joined for help in my schoolwork.I'm working towards being a doctor. I am African Canadian. Obsessed with Basketball Favorite Movies and Shows: Favorite Books: The Hate You Give, the Naturals, the Selection series, Rebound, Bible, Inheritance games, Percy Jackson, Trials of Apollo, Magnús Chase, Little Women, one of us is lying. Favorite Colors: Black, white, purple, blue Hobbies: Basketball, TikTok , Running writing, reading, Languages: English, Spanish, French Favorite Games: Roblox or Block Blast Sports: Basketball, track, Badminton

Ava M 🇺🇸

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I am a high school senior here to study my subjects in school!

Jessica M 🇺🇸

Certified in 2 topics

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Hi! I’m a high school senior who loves running, reading, and writing. I’ve scored highly on the AP Literature and AP U.S. History tests as well as the SAT R&W and math sections. Happy to help with anything writing-related!

Anaya T 🇺🇸

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Hi, my name is Anaya and I'm excited to join the schoolhouse community. I hope to guide students through the confusing process of testing as well as college admissions and hopefully offer some clarity. I have a keen interest in English and history and hope to thus offer my expertise in that area!

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✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

If you're unable to attend a session, please reach out to me and try not to miss more than 3 sessions

SESSION 1

29

Mar

SESSION 1

Essay Writing

Sat 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCMar 29, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

Introduction to Essay Writing (Icebreaker Edition!)
Get to know each other and explore what makes a good essay. We'll start with a fun icebreaker and discuss common writing challenges.
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SESSION 2

5

Apr

SESSION 2

Essay Writing

Sat 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCApr 5, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

Brainstorming Bonanza
Learn how to quickly generate ideas for essays through brainstorming activities and mind mapping.

SESSION 3

19

Apr

SESSION 3

Essay Writing

Sat 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCApr 19, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

Thesis Throwdown!
Understand the importance of a strong thesis statement. We'll practice crafting clear and concise thesis statements together.

SESSION 4

26

Apr

SESSION 4

Essay Writing

Sat 8:00 PM - 8:45 PM UTCApr 26, 8:00 PM - 8:45 PM UTC

Hook, Line, and Sinker (Catchy Introductions)
Master writing engaging hooks that grab the reader’s attention in the introduction of your essays.

SESSION 5

3

May

SESSION 5

Essay Writing

Sat 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCMay 3, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

Topic Sentence Tournament
Focus on writing strong topic sentences that set the direction for each body paragraph in your essays.

SESSION 6

10

May

SESSION 6

Essay Writing

Sat 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTCMay 10, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC

Implementing effective topic sentences and Building Body Paragraphs (CER Challenge)
Learn the CER method (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) for structuring body paragraphs in a clear and logical way.

SESSION 7

17

May

SESSION 7

Essay Writing

Sat 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCMay 17, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

Evidence Quest
Explore how to incorporate evidence into your writing smoothly and practice paraphrasing and quoting sources

SESSION 8

24

May

SESSION 8

Essay Writing

Sat 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM UTCMay 24, 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM UTC

Precision Writing Party
Improve clarity and reduce wordiness in your writing through editing exercises and sentence revision.

SESSION 9

31

May

SESSION 9

Essay Writing

Sat 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCMay 31, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

Transition Word Relay
Learn how to use transition words to make your writing flow more smoothly between sentences and paragraphs.

SESSION 10

7

Jun

SESSION 10

Essay Writing

Sat 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCJun 7, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

The Epic Conclusion Clash
Craft powerful conclusions that wrap up your essay and leave a lasting impression on your reader.

SESSION 11

14

Jun

SESSION 11

Essay Writing

Sat 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCJun 14, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

Finding Your Voice (Style Exploration)
Explore how to develop your unique writing style while maintaining clarity and readability in your essays.

SESSION 12

21

Jun

SESSION 12

Essay Writing

Sat 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCJun 21, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

Persuasive Argument Arena
Learn how to write a persuasive argument by presenting clear reasons and supporting evidence to convince your reader.

SESSION 13

28

Jun

SESSION 13

Essay Writing

Sat 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCJun 28, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

Storytime Showdown (Adding Narrative)
Understand how to add storytelling elements to your writing to make your essays more interesting and relatable.

SESSION 14

12

Jul

SESSION 14

Essay Writing

Sat 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCJul 12, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

Peer Editing Power-Up
Learn the basics of peer editing and how to give constructive feedback to help improve each other’s writing.

SESSION 15

19

Jul

SESSION 15

Essay Writing

Sat 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCJul 19, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

Grammar Gladiators
Strengthen your grammar skills and learn how to fix common errors in your writing to improve clarity and readability.

SESSION 16

26

Jul

SESSION 16

Essay Writing

Sat 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCJul 26, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

Citation Celebration (Avoiding Plagiarism)
Learn the basics of citing sources and avoiding plagiarism to ensure your writing is ethical and properly credited.

SESSION 17

2

Aug

SESSION 17

Essay Writing

Sat 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCAug 2, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

Revise and Refine (Editing Skills)
Focus on revising your drafts to improve the overall clarity, structure, and coherence of your writing.

SESSION 18

9

Aug

SESSION 18

Essay Writing

Sat 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCAug 9, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

Formatting Face-Off
Understand the basics of formatting your essay (MLA, APA) to ensure it follows proper guidelines and looks professional.
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SESSION 19

16

Aug

SESSION 19

Essay Writing

Sat 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCAug 16, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

Draft Doctor (Final Touches)
Refine and polish your draft by focusing on editing for grammar, structure, and overall clarity.

SESSION 20

23

Aug

SESSION 20

Essay Writing

Sat 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCAug 23, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

Essay Showcase Extravaganza!
Review your progress and celebrate your writing achievements by sharing your final essay with the class.

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Mar 29 - Aug 23

22 weeks

45 - 60 mins

/ session

Next session on June 7, 2025

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