A Writing Discovery (2x a Week)
In this on-going course, your child will engage in ten different writing units where they will work on their understanding of the writing process, writing craft, basic editing skills, and presentation skills.
Maria Ramirez, M.A. Elementary Education
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(281)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours per weekAssessment
Each student's progress will be monitored during each class. This will guide future lessons.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
This is a school-year long course or summer mini session that focuses on the steps of the writing process, basic editing skills, presentation skills and building a writer's craft. We will focus on a different writing unit each month. Here are the units that will be covered along with tentative start dates: Summer 2022 July 4: Small Moment Stories Aug. 1: Fiction Writing Fall 2022-2023 Aug. 29: How To Books Oct. 3: Letter Writing Oct. 31: Fiction Stories Nov. 28: Animal Research Writing Jan. 2: Poetry- Object, Color, Animal Apr. 3 Realistic Fiction May 1: Opinion Writing Each Unit will follow the writing process: Step 1: Brainstorm Step 2: Plan Step 3: Write Step 4: Check Step 5: Share
Learning Goals
Students will improve their overall understanding of the writing process. They will learn and practice how to transfer their ideas into written format. They will learn how to check and edit their work. They will practice reading aloud their works during class.
Other Details
Supply List
Students need paper, pencil, and coloring materials for each class. There will be documents needed for class that will be posted to the classroom page prior to each meeting.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2020
5.0
281reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Maria Ramirez. I have a masters degree in elementary education from Simmons University. I hold a Massachusetts teaching license for grades 1-6 and a Moderate Disabilities License for PreK - 8. I have been teaching children for over 16 years in charter, public, private, online schools, homeschool, and internationally during the school year and summer. I am passionate in finding fun and engaging ways to teach. I believe in nurturing each student's curiosity and excitement to learn through hands on exploration and discovery. I am a mother to two children ages 7 and 9. We love to spend time vegetable and fruit gardening, taking care of our chickens, painting, going on nature walks, and reading books together.Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
weekly ($15 per class)2x per week
45 min
Completed by 75 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
1-8 learners per class
