Course Details

Essay Writing

Bestseller ★ 4.85/5 320+ enrolled

Why Choose Online Essay Writing Classes?

Board-aligned tutors - we match the tutor to your child's curriculum (US Common Core, Ontario, Australian, CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, Cambridge or Singapore MOE).

Live, interactive 1:1 or small-group classes - the tutor sees your child's work in real time.

Customised practice worksheets - graded, reviewed and explained class by class.

Weekly homework support - assignments and concept revision before the next class.

Periodic class tests aligned to the board's exam pattern.

Detailed progress reports for parents every month.

Flexible scheduling - pick time slots that fit school and after-school activities.

Free demo class so you can meet the tutor before you commit.

Globally available - USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, UAE, GCC and India.

Recorded sessions provided for missed classes (group format) - no concept is left behind.

Overview

Essay Writing is a skill-based programme - independent of board - that takes students from confused first drafts to confident, structured essays in any form: narrative, descriptive, expository, persuasive, letter, report, article, speech. Suitable for students aiming for SAT / ACT essay, IB Extended Essay, AP English, ISC / CBSE board English, IGCSE 0500, A-level General Paper, IELTS / TOEFL writing.

What You'll Learn

Live interactive sessions
1st one-on-one session
Comprehensive curriculum
No long-term commitment
Personalized learning plan

Primary (Age 8-11)

Age 8+ 40 hrs

Foundations - Audience, Purpose, Tone

Identifying audience (peer, teacher, examiner, general public) and purpose (inform, persuade, entertain, reflect).
Choosing register (formal vs informal) and tone (serious, humorous, reflective, urgent) to match audience + purpose.
Reading model essays - what works (clear thesis, strong evidence, smooth flow) and why (structure, language, voice).

Narrative Essay

Plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution), character (protagonist, antagonist, traits, arc), setting (time, place, mood).
Show vs tell - "She was angry" (tell) vs "She slammed the door" (show); use sensory detail (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch).
Pacing (speed up: short sentences in action; slow down: longer descriptive passages) and structure (linear, flashback, in medias res).

Descriptive Essay

Specific sensory detail - replace abstract ("nice", "good") with concrete sensory images ("crisp autumn air", "tangy lemon juice").
Figurative language - simile ("brave as a lion"), metaphor ("classroom was a jungle"), personification ("the wind whispered"), hyperbole.
Mood (reader's feeling: gloomy, hopeful, tense) and atmosphere (environment's feel: stormy, serene) created through word choice + imagery.

Expository Essay

Thesis statement (clear, specific, debatable claim that the essay defends) and topic sentences (first sentence of each body paragraph).
Body paragraphs - PEEL structure (Point: claim, Evidence: data / quote, Explanation: link to claim, Link: back to thesis).
Use of evidence (facts, statistics, expert quotes, examples) and examples (specific, relevant, varied; cited if from sources).

Persuasive / Argumentative Essay

Claim (position taken), evidence (data, examples supporting claim), reasoning (logical connection), warrant (assumption linking evidence to claim).
Counterargument (acknowledging opposing view) and refutation (showing why your position is stronger; concession + rebuttal).
Logos (logical appeal: facts + reasoning), ethos (credibility appeal: expertise + character), pathos (emotional appeal: stories + imagery).

Letter, Report, Article, Diary, Speech

Formal letter conventions (sender + recipient address, date, subject, salutation, body, closing) and informal letter (less rigid, personal tone).
Report (factual; headings; data; conclusions; recommendations) and article writing (catchy title, hook, body, conclusion; news vs feature).
Diary entry (date, "Dear Diary", personal reflection), speech (audience-aware, rhetorical devices, signposting), debate writing (claim + evidence + rebuttal).

Editing & Self-Review

Editing for grammar (tense, agreement), spelling (sight + phonics + roots), punctuation (capitals, commas, semicolons, apostrophes).
Revising for clarity (remove jargon, simplify sentences) and concision (cut redundant words; tight prose).
Peer review (read aloud, ask questions, suggest) and feedback techniques (praise + critique + next steps; sandwich method).

Middle School (Age 11-13)

Age 11+ 40 hrs

Foundations - Audience, Purpose, Tone

Identifying audience (peer, teacher, examiner, general public) and purpose (inform, persuade, entertain, reflect).
Choosing register (formal vs informal) and tone (serious, humorous, reflective, urgent) to match audience + purpose.
Reading model essays - what works (clear thesis, strong evidence, smooth flow) and why (structure, language, voice).

Narrative Essay

Plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution), character (protagonist, antagonist, traits, arc), setting (time, place, mood).
Show vs tell - "She was angry" (tell) vs "She slammed the door" (show); use sensory detail (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch).
Pacing (speed up: short sentences in action; slow down: longer descriptive passages) and structure (linear, flashback, in medias res).

Descriptive Essay

Specific sensory detail - replace abstract ("nice", "good") with concrete sensory images ("crisp autumn air", "tangy lemon juice").
Figurative language - simile ("brave as a lion"), metaphor ("classroom was a jungle"), personification ("the wind whispered"), hyperbole.
Mood (reader's feeling: gloomy, hopeful, tense) and atmosphere (environment's feel: stormy, serene) created through word choice + imagery.

Expository Essay

Thesis statement (clear, specific, debatable claim that the essay defends) and topic sentences (first sentence of each body paragraph).
Body paragraphs - PEEL structure (Point: claim, Evidence: data / quote, Explanation: link to claim, Link: back to thesis).
Use of evidence (facts, statistics, expert quotes, examples) and examples (specific, relevant, varied; cited if from sources).

Persuasive / Argumentative Essay

Claim (position taken), evidence (data, examples supporting claim), reasoning (logical connection), warrant (assumption linking evidence to claim).
Counterargument (acknowledging opposing view) and refutation (showing why your position is stronger; concession + rebuttal).
Logos (logical appeal: facts + reasoning), ethos (credibility appeal: expertise + character), pathos (emotional appeal: stories + imagery).

Letter, Report, Article, Diary, Speech

Formal letter conventions (sender + recipient address, date, subject, salutation, body, closing) and informal letter (less rigid, personal tone).
Report (factual; headings; data; conclusions; recommendations) and article writing (catchy title, hook, body, conclusion; news vs feature).
Diary entry (date, "Dear Diary", personal reflection), speech (audience-aware, rhetorical devices, signposting), debate writing (claim + evidence + rebuttal).

Editing & Self-Review

Editing for grammar (tense, agreement), spelling (sight + phonics + roots), punctuation (capitals, commas, semicolons, apostrophes).
Revising for clarity (remove jargon, simplify sentences) and concision (cut redundant words; tight prose).
Peer review (read aloud, ask questions, suggest) and feedback techniques (praise + critique + next steps; sandwich method).

High School (Age 14+)

Age 14+ 50 hrs

Foundations - Audience, Purpose, Tone

Identifying audience (peer, teacher, examiner, general public) and purpose (inform, persuade, entertain, reflect).
Choosing register (formal vs informal) and tone (serious, humorous, reflective, urgent) to match audience + purpose.
Reading model essays - what works (clear thesis, strong evidence, smooth flow) and why (structure, language, voice).

Narrative Essay

Plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution), character (protagonist, antagonist, traits, arc), setting (time, place, mood).
Show vs tell - "She was angry" (tell) vs "She slammed the door" (show); use sensory detail (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch).
Pacing (speed up: short sentences in action; slow down: longer descriptive passages) and structure (linear, flashback, in medias res).

Descriptive Essay

Specific sensory detail - replace abstract ("nice", "good") with concrete sensory images ("crisp autumn air", "tangy lemon juice").
Figurative language - simile ("brave as a lion"), metaphor ("classroom was a jungle"), personification ("the wind whispered"), hyperbole.
Mood (reader's feeling: gloomy, hopeful, tense) and atmosphere (environment's feel: stormy, serene) created through word choice + imagery.

Expository Essay

Thesis statement (clear, specific, debatable claim that the essay defends) and topic sentences (first sentence of each body paragraph).
Body paragraphs - PEEL structure (Point: claim, Evidence: data / quote, Explanation: link to claim, Link: back to thesis).
Use of evidence (facts, statistics, expert quotes, examples) and examples (specific, relevant, varied; cited if from sources).

Persuasive / Argumentative Essay

Claim (position taken), evidence (data, examples supporting claim), reasoning (logical connection), warrant (assumption linking evidence to claim).
Counterargument (acknowledging opposing view) and refutation (showing why your position is stronger; concession + rebuttal).
Logos (logical appeal: facts + reasoning), ethos (credibility appeal: expertise + character), pathos (emotional appeal: stories + imagery).

Letter, Report, Article, Diary, Speech

Formal letter conventions (sender + recipient address, date, subject, salutation, body, closing) and informal letter (less rigid, personal tone).
Report (factual; headings; data; conclusions; recommendations) and article writing (catchy title, hook, body, conclusion; news vs feature).
Diary entry (date, "Dear Diary", personal reflection), speech (audience-aware, rhetorical devices, signposting), debate writing (claim + evidence + rebuttal).

Editing & Self-Review

Editing for grammar (tense, agreement), spelling (sight + phonics + roots), punctuation (capitals, commas, semicolons, apostrophes).
Revising for clarity (remove jargon, simplify sentences) and concision (cut redundant words; tight prose).
Peer review (read aloud, ask questions, suggest) and feedback techniques (praise + critique + next steps; sandwich method).

Exam-Style Essays

SAT essay (US) - rhetorical analysis
CBSE / ICSE board English - article, report
IELTS / TOEFL Writing Tasks 1 and 2; IB Extended Essay

Requirements

A laptop or desktop with stable internet
Notebook for drafts and edits
Reading material - newspapers, magazines, model essays
A specific target - SAT essay / board paper / IELTS etc.

Reviews

4.85 / 5 ★ · 320+ students enrolled

Parents consistently rate our mentors for personalised attention, clear concepts and steady progress. Book a free demo to experience a class first-hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get started?

Click the Book a Demo button on this page and fill in your child's grade and school board (CBSE / ICSE / IGCSE / Cambridge / US Common Core / Singapore MOE etc.). We will schedule a free trial session with a matching tutor. For details, contact our coordinator on WhatsApp at +91 93308 11581 or email contact@winquestonline.com.

Will the tutor follow my child's school board?

Yes. Every WinQuest tutor is mapped to specific curricula. Before the first class we ask which board your child follows; the tutor uses that board's scope and sequence, supports the school textbook chapter by chapter, and adds worksheets in the board's exam style. We currently support US Common Core, Ontario, Australian v9.0, CBSE (NCERT), ICSE (CISCE), IGCSE 0580 / 0500 / 0610 / 0620 / 0625, Cambridge Primary / Lower Secondary, and Singapore MOE.

How does payment work?

We require monthly advance payments for the number of classes scheduled in that calendar month. We accept Zelle, PayPal, UPI (for India), Stripe and major credit / debit cards. You can select your preferred payment method during the initial enrolment.

What if my child misses a class?

For 1:1 sessions we reschedule a make-up at a mutually convenient time at no extra cost (with at least 24 hours notice). For group classes we share a timed recording of the session on parent request, so your child can catch up before the next class.

How long is each class?

Each class session is 60 minutes long for academic subjects. Frequency is typically twice a week for K-7 grades and 2-3 times a week for high school, based on the board exam timeline and parent preference.

How is progress measured?

Tutors give written feedback on every homework assignment, run a short formative quiz every 4-6 classes, and a longer chapter test at the end of each topic. Parents receive a monthly progress report covering concept mastery, homework completion and test scores.

What is the class size?

For 1:1 sessions the class is just your child and the tutor. For group classes we cap each batch at 6-8 students so every learner gets individual attention and can ask questions in real time.

Are the tutors qualified?

All our tutors are highly qualified subject-matter experts with proven track records - many hold Master's degrees in their subject and several years of school-curriculum teaching experience. Each tutor is interviewed by our academic head before joining and is mapped to specific boards and grades.

What if my child needs to pause for a school break or exam?

Just let us know in advance. There are no contracts - you can pause for a school holiday or final-exam stretch and resume when the student is ready, with no penalty.

What are the requirements?

A laptop or desktop with a stable internet connection is required. Pencil, eraser, ruler and a notebook for working out solved problems. For higher grades a basic calculator. The tutor will list any board-specific requirements (textbook, geometry box, etc.) before the first class.