Comparison Writing Workshop (Middle School)

Learn to compare by starting with what you know. Students practice comparison writing using real-life topics like products, places, and experiences before applying those skills to academic writing. Grades 6–9. Instructor feedback on every assignment.

Comparison writing is one of the most important skills a student can learn, and it makes a lot more sense when you start with something real. In this workshop, students learn the principles and structure of comparison writing by analyzing things they actually care about: Which purchase is the better value? Which vacation destination wins? Which approach solves the problem? By working with real-life comparisons first, students build the organizational and analytical skills they’ll need when comparison essays show up in high school and college without the intimidation of starting with academic texts. Instructor feedback on every assignment. Weekly deadlines. 2–3 hours per week. All materials provided.

Week-by-Week: Week 1: What is Comparison Writing | Week 2: Organizing Your Comparison | Week 3: Drafting Your Comparison Paper | Week 4: Writing with Voice and Revising Comparison

Intended For Grades: 6-9

Time Expectation:

Classes have weekly assignments. All assignments will be due midnight Friday EST each week. Assignments are intended to take approximately 2-3 hours per week.

Class Objectives:

Understand comparison format
Create both general and specific thesis statements
Write a comparison essay about two texts
Revise drafts based on feedback

Class Features:

Students will have weekly contact with a coach who evaluates mastery and skills. Coaches also available via email all week long.
An online classroom will teach students time management and appropriate cyber behavior in a controlled environment.

Pre-Reqs: None

All materials will be provided in the class.

$150.00

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