A Pet Birthday Party: Creative Writing Prompts for the Animal Lover
In this 4-week class, students will respond to writing prompts about throwing their pet a birthday party.
Amanda G
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(3)
What's included
Class Experience
This is a 4-week flex class (no live meetings). Each class will have a writing prompt based on the idea that the student’s pet has asked for a birthday party. Questions, sentence starters, pictures, vocabulary words, and examples will be used to help get students excited about the writing prompt and generating ideas. A Kahoot! quiz will be provided each week to help students review the meaning of the vocabulary words and practice choosing the correct spellings. We will play a word association game in the classroom to help students get started on the writing process. I will give students a word, they will share what the word makes them think of and they will explain how they might incorporate that idea into their story. Students are encouraged to share their writing and illustrations for their story. I will be available throughout the 4 weeks to answer questions and provide feedback on any work students choose to share. Please share any preferences you have regarding feedback on your student’s writing when enrolling. For example, if the student is a reluctant writer, you might prefer that I focus on praising them for the work they’ve already done and encouraging them to add more to their ideas. On the other hand, a more confident writer might benefit from also getting feedback on areas of grammar and punctuation that need work. This class is intended for students ages 6-10. Class 1: Party Planning Your pet asks for a birthday party. There is so much to do to get ready! Questions, sentence starters, pictures, vocabulary words, and examples will be used to help get students excited about the writing prompt and generating ideas. Class 2: Present Time! Now it is time to buy your pet’s present. What will you get? Questions, sentence starters, pictures, vocabulary words, and examples will be used to help get students excited about the writing prompt and generating ideas. Class 3: A Story for the Party What story about your pet will you tell at the party? Questions, sentence starters, pictures, vocabulary words, and examples will be used to help get students excited about the writing prompt and generating ideas. Class 4: The Big Day is Here! How does the party go? Questions, sentence starters, pictures, vocabulary words, and examples will be used to help get students excited about the writing prompt and generating ideas.
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
If you’re anything like me, you think adding a dog or two makes everything more fun, so I try to incorporate animals into my classes whenever possible.
I have a bachelor’s degree in cell biology and enjoy sharing my knowledge on scientific topics. The science classes offered cover topics such as the scientific method, how cells make proteins, and the comparative skeletal anatomy of dogs and humans.
As you might have guessed by now, my all-consuming passion is all thing dogs and dog training. Thus, it won’t come as a surprise that I offer classes covering topics that range from the initial decision to get a dog, to dog care, to training silly pet tricks. In addition to being fun, these classes help teach responsibility and empathy, with some scientific concepts sprinkled in as well.
Unfortunately, my dogs haven’t learned how to write essays yet. I, however, have 5 years of experience as an English and essay writing tutor. My class offerings in this area include learning comma rules, finding academic sources for papers, and private tutoring for all aspects of the writing process.
I also like to learn new things, so be on the lookout for whatever crazy project I decide to take up next!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$4
weekly4 weeks
Completed by 4 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
