Achieving Writing Success: Improving Sentence Writing for Middle Schoolers
Mrs. Lisa Galvao, B.A. English Ed; M.A.,TESL/TEFL
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(49)
This course will teach learners to identify and use simple, compound, and complex sentences in order to best prepare them now for upper-level writing. NOTE THIS CLASS MEETS 7 TIMES TOTAL, AND JULY SESSIONS ARE ACCELERATED. #academic
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Learners will identify subjects, verbs, coordinating conjunctions, and subordinating conjunctions and understand how these are utilized in simple, compound, and complex sentences. Learners will also understand correct comma usage with these sentences in order to avoid run-on sentences and fragments. Exercises and homework will involve practicing what is modeled by the teacher in class. Class time will involve 25-30 minutes of instruction and 25-30 minutes of practice. Class 1: ...
This class is taught in English.
Learners will be able to identify simple, compound, and complex sentences and be able to punctuate them correctly. They will also be able to identify subject, verbs, coordinating conjunctions, and subordinating conjunctions and use them to create various sentence structures in their own sentence writing.
I've taught English for over 25 years in various settings, plus I've been a home school mom for the past 14 years. I have seen many, many students lack a good knowledge of sentence writing, and it really begins to show when they get to high school (and higher levels) as they struggle with writing papers and essays. Middle school is an ideal age to use the language and writing skills that they know and begin to form good habits with writing. It's a great, practical life skill to learn now in order to achieve writing success!
Homework Offered
Practice worksheets and assignments involving reading, writing, and identification will be assigned each class. Homework is always due by 5 p.m. CST the day BEFORE the next class.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learner progress will be assessed via homework, participation, and attendance. Grades are available upon parent's request.Grades Offered
Teacher will provide all worksheets. In addition to Outschool classroom, students will need to have a designated folder, notebook paper, pencil, eraser, and a photo/scanner application.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(49)
I teach English writing, grammar, and test prep; English as a second/foreign language; poetry; and introductory Brazilian Portuguese classes. I have a B.A. in Secondary English Education and an M.A. in Missions and Intercultural Studies along...
Group Class
$100
for 6 classes2x per week, 3 weeks
55 min
Completed by 83 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-8 learners per class
