Due to the nature of the writing, this course is being offered as a self-paced class This will allow for the privacy of each student. Students are not required to share sensitive pr personal content if they do not want to. The goal is for each student to have a record of memories over their lifetime. 

This course is designed to learn how to write an effective paragraph that will turn into, hopefully, a minimum of five (5) paragraphs over the course of the class.  

Some students need the visual feedback from teachers on what it means to write an effective paragraph. For example, sentence structure, topic sentences, supporting details and a conclusion. 

Possible external sources could include Nearpod for lesson content, unlisted YouTube videos from the teacher, Flipgrid for interactive video assignments, Kahoot for quizzes, Activity Learn for assignments, etc. Students are not required to have accounts. They will be provided links and then we'll complete the tasks. These tasks are for the lesson, comprehension, and interaction. 

We will use different methods of interaction between the student and the teacher. These methods will include Nearpod, Google Docs, and other relatable resources that would be beneficial each week. For example, students will be able to upload their weekly writing with Google Docs and the teacher can help with revisions, ideas, grammar, spelling, comments, etc. Another example would be using Nearpod where students can complete polls (for example: Have you been so excited that you wanted to shout it from the roof-tops?), quizzes, and slides to interact with the teacher. This class is built strong interactions between students and the teacher. The teacher will upload content into the classroom At least three times per week. The student will have access to communication with the teacher at least three times per week, Monday through Friday. 

Students have much to write. They have a wealth of information, whether it is from small moments in their life or other personal stories they would like to share. Students are eager to put those to paper. The best way to enhance a student's writing experience is to give them ample mini opportunities to write. 

This course is designed to provide structured writing experiences that will lead students to improved writing skills. 

Each student will receive a starter prompts. For example, "Remember a time when you got very excited about something." Then, the student will write about it. A minimum of five sentences will be required for an effective paragraph. As the students are continually enrolled in the class, those students will be expected to write more than one paragraph. By the end of the course, the goal is for those students who have been continually taking the course to write an entire five paragraph essay.

Topics to write about include, but not limited to:
     * My family
     * Sports I like
     * Music I like
     * Movies/TV shows I like
     * Pets
     * In my spare time
     * Foods I like/dislike
     * Traveled
     * Future Travel
     * Hobbies
     * A time I was excited
     * A time I was scared
     * A time I was angry
     * A time I was sad
     * Things I want to change
     * if only they knew
     * plus many student directed topics

Ideally, the student will complete the assignment within a week, but the teacher will be flexible if need be.