This course is FREE with an Online Subscription

Course Description


1. The Five Elements of a Superb Essay

2. Practical Strategies to Teach all Five Elements

3. The Keys to a Superb Persuasive Essay:

  • Motivation
  • Persuasive Purpose
  • Audience
  • Structure
  • Using the Mind

4. The Keys to a Superb Text Essay:

  • Sophisticated paragraphing
  • ‘Chunking’
  • Encapsulation
  • Topic Analysis
  • Task to Plan
  • Exam Answer Graphic
  • Organisational Graphics
  • Advanced Language Use
  • Colour Coding the Criteria

Audience

Secondary English teachers

Teaching Standards

2.5.2 Proficient Level - Know the content and how to teach it - Literacy and numeracy strategies: Apply knowledge and understanding of effective teaching strategies to support students’ literacy and numeracy achievement

3.3.2 Proficient Level - Plan for and implement Effective Teaching and Learning - Use teaching strategies: Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem-solving, and critical and creative thinking


FREE with  Online Subscription

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome

    • Welcome
  • 2

    Module 1

    • Lesson - 1A

    • Video - Complex Sentences

    • Lesson - 1B

    • Lesson 1- Reflection Question

    • Lesson - 2

    • Lesson 2- Reflection Questions
  • 3

    Module 2

    • Lesson - 3

    • Lesson - 4A

    • Lesson - 4B

    • Video - The Chaser’ on use of Persuasive Language on A Current Affair

    • Lesson - 4C

    • Lesson - 5

    • Lesson 4 - Reflection Questions

  • 4

    Module 3

    • Lesson - 6

    • Lesson 6 - Reflection Questions

  • 5

    Thank You

    • Thank You

    • Final Reflection

  • 6

    Resources

    • EXERCISES TOWARDS SUPERB ESSAYS

    • Literary Terms Complete List
  • 7

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

Presenter

Ron Thomas

Ron Thomas

Australia-wide facilitator and key note speaker for multiple teacher training providers in the Australian Curriculum, English, Writing, Drama and Debating. Facilitator for G.A.T.E.WAYS gifted and talented students programs nationwide. Author of ‘Engaging Students in Drama’ Phoenix Education. Workshop presenter for VATE and Drama Victoria

Ron's business runs seminars in Public Speaking, Leadership and Debating skills for students. He also run in school seminars for staff in the above, plus English in the Australian Curriculum. Published Feature writer and poet.

Other Courses by TTA

Features of TTA Online PD

  • Availability

    Online courses are available 24/7. Designed to be done in your own time at your own pace.

  • Money back Guarantee

    If you complete less than 25% of an online course and aren't completely satisfied, let us know, and we will cancel your enrolment and provide a full refund.