Beginner Writers Camp: Learn to Write Sentences Level 2

In this ongoing class, students will practice writing a sentence.  This course meets twice a week. In each class, students will write a sentence on a different topic. Students are welcome to join anytime. Students will be given a sentence stem. Students will complete the sentence and then, will rewrite the entire sentence. Each class will follow the same structure. Below is a breakdown of each class. 

****** TOPIC INTRODUCTION ******
At the beginning of each class, I will give a question to the students. 

******* BRAINSTORMING *******
Students will draw two pictures that represent their response to the question. I will check in with each student. Students will share their answers to the question. 

******* COMPLETE THE SENTENCE ********
I will model how to complete the sentence stem. Students will complete their sentence. I will help students sound out their words. After students complete the sentence, they will write the entire sentence. Depending on the writing level, students may have time to write two or more sentences. 

Here are examples of what a sentence stem may look like in this class:
                - One activity I enjoy doing is __________________. 
                - On a sunny day, I ________________. 

****** SHARE THE WRITING ******
Students will share their sentence with the class. Students will also share their picture. 

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****** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ******
In this class, students DO NOT ....
           - Revise their writing
           - Edit their writing 

This class is a good fit for students who ...
          - Can write their letters
          - Know their letter sounds
          - Can try to sound out words

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MY CREDENTIALS 
         - Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education
         - Minor in Reading
         - Classroom teacher for 11 years
         - Online educator for 4 years
        - Reading and math intervention teacher for 3 years
        - Passionate about writing 

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SUMMER 2023 TOPICS

Week of June 4, 2023:
- Favorite Food
- Favorite Color

Week of June 11, 2023:
- Favorite Animal
- Place to Eat

Week of June 18, 2023:
- Rainy Day
- Going to a Park

Week of June 25, 2023:
- The Playground
- A Yummy Dessert

Week of July 2, 2023:
- Indoor Activity
- Swimming Pool

Week of July 9, 2023:
- Time with others
- Art Supply

Week of July 16, 2023:
- Place to Go
- Outside Activity

Week of July 23, 2023:
**** No Class - Summer Break ******

Week of July 31, 2023:
- Animals on the Farm
- A Garden

Week of August 6, 2023:
- Family Activity
- Favorite Toy