Adventures in Paragraph Writing with the Four-Square Method and Other Strategies
Four Square Writing is one of several structured writing methods we will learn to help students develop & organize their ideas into well-constructed paragraphs.
Ms. Beth (B.S. English, ESL, Engl. Immersion)
Average rating:
4.6
Number of reviews:(10)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Students will have the option to make final revisions to their writing and submit their work for personalized feedback.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Welcome to our writing adventure with 4-Square Writing and other organizational writing strategies to enhance the quality of learners' writing. Each week, students will learn new writing techniques to improve their skills using step-by-step instructions. In Week 1, writers will discover the power of vivid descriptions using experience and emotions. Week 2 unfolds with the magic of transitions, helping writers to extend the content in their writing while allowing readers to easily navigate their writing. Moving into Week 3, students will master the art of combining sentences to create dynamic written products In Week 4, students will learn to make meaningful comparisons between two topics and strategies for organizing ideas and techniques for transitioning from point to Week of 2/4: Vivid Descriptions Week of 2/11: Transitions and Extensions Week of 2/18: Sentence Combinations Week of 2/25: Comparing Ideas across topics After each class, learners will have the option to make final revisions to their work and submit applied practice for personalized feedback and suggestions for revision. It's like having an individualized writing coach guiding learners to become master storytellers.
Learning Goals
Learners will:
Develop the ability to use vivid and expressive descriptive words to create rich and engaging narratives.
Acquire the skills to seamlessly incorporate transitions, ensuring a smooth flow between ideas.
Learn the art of combining sentences in various ways to add variety and dynamism to writing.
Gain insight into effective revision techniques by submitting applied practice for feedback.
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class will offer tiered levels (emerging, intermediate, advanced) for each activity to accommodate each students unique learning level.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2024
4.6
10reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
B.S. English
English as a Second Language
Special Education
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Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-9 learners per class
