What's included
7 pre-recorded lessons
7 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Students will submit all assignments including sentences, paragraphs, and final essay drafts. Students will be given a week to submit their homework. Please note that students are required to ensure they hand in their assignments on time.Assessment
Students will receive feedback upon submitting their writingGrading
Learners will receive 7 pre-recorded lessons.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Welcome to the writing class where you will reach new writing heights throughout this course. As Abraham Maslow once said: In any given moment, we have two options, to step forward into growth or to step back into safety. All Students are welcome whether you are experienced or looking to finesse your writing, come and be challenged to new heights. ~In this course, you will learn how to craft great sentences, paragraphs, and essays. Over the years, I have helped over a thousand students excel in writing, the reviews can elucidate this. ~My goal is to ensure that students will experience learning in a dynamic and engaging environment and thus I will use a variety of interactive tools, videos, and presentations. Additionally, students will have access to a plethora of examples to help facilitate their learning. This is a SELF-PACED version for students who cannot attend the live sessions. Each week, students will view an interactive lesson recording that is to be played and paused during viewing for lesson completion. Students will post a weekly writing assignment in the peer feedback section for peer collaboration. Students will also submit their revised, edited, and published writing weekly to the teacher to be put in a writing portfolio to be sent to parents after the course. ~It is crucial for students to not only consume the content, but implement their learning into their work, and therefore there will be plenty of opportunities for them to do so. ☀️Learning Expectations and Objectives Students will receive all materials before class to ensure any document PDF can be printed. Students may also use google docs as it is easy to share the links. Every student will be asked to participate to gain further insight into class content, exercises, and assignments. ~Chat may be used whenever deemed necessary, however, students will need to be respectful of others and post class-appropriate content. ~Every learner will have one week from the class to complete all the necessary assignments ☀️Other Important Information Students may choose to hand in their writing if they choose to. I mainly review writing during the week, but students will have one week to complete any in-class assignments and send them to me. Any work turned in after will not be reviewed unless there are extenuating circumstances. Recordings are available if learners miss the class for any reason, and please let me know if you need access to the presentation. ☀️ I look forward to having your learner in class for an engaging learning experience!
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to craft great sentences.
Students will learn how to write a great hook and thesis statement
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)7 Lessons
over 7 WeeksLesson 1:
Crafting Varied Sentences.
Students will learn how to use a variety of different sentences from simple sentences to compound-complex sentences.
Lesson 2:
Using dynamic language: Figurative language
Students will learn how to use figurative language in their story through various activities
Lesson 3:
Word choice and Sentence stretching using the 5Ws
Students will learn to use strong adjectives, adverbs, and verbs to stretch their sentences in an impactful way.
Lesson 4:
Narrative paragraph
Students will analyze the parts of a narrative paragraph including the introduction, the body, and the conclusion. Students will then draft a narrative using the model or example.
Other Details
Learning Needs
As this class is multisensory and includes various interactive learning tools and visuals, learners with unique learning needs including ADHD, Dyslexia, and ASD will have sufficient support in their writing journey.
Parental Guidance
Pre-recorded videos will be accessible through unlisted YouTube videos in which only learners with the link will be able to access it. An account is NOT needed for learners to access the videos.
GoogleDocs does require the use of a Gmail account. Please ensure your learner has an account set up. This platform will be used for submitting writing and receiving feedback on written assignments.
Please Note: You can create a Google Account for your child under 13 (or the applicable age in your country), and manage it using Family Link. With Google Accounts, children get access to Google products like Search, Chrome, and Gmail, and you can set up basic digital ground rules to supervise them.
Pre-Requisites
N/A
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in Fine/Studio Arts from Memorial University of Newfoundland
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Memorial University of Newfoundland
I have been an English teacher for the past 13 years.
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Self-Paced Course
$17
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Ages: 9-13