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Building Writers: An Inspiring Writing Curriculum for Grades 4-6
Kim Musolff
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(217)
In this unique ongoing class, fluent writers play with words as they learn to find their own voice and style in writing.
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Intermediate - Advanced Level
In this class, students in GRADES 4-6 learn to develop their own unique writing voice and style as they play with words, share ideas, and complete writing projects at their own pace. My writing instruction is heavily influenced by Julie Bogart, from Brave Writer, who writes: "A good definition of writing: Getting the stuff that's in my head down onto paper. A better definition: Getting the stuff that's in my head into yours so that you think, feel, see and perhaps even better, believe...
Students in this class will learn strategies for using language to communicate effectively. They will become stronger and more confident writers, and learn to write in their own unique style and voice.
I am a Colorado-certified teacher with over 20 years of experience in a variety of settings. I have taught in public schools, private homes, and homeschooling environments. I ran my own microschool for 3 years, and I've been teaching on Outschool for over 3 years.
Homework Offered
There is no official homework assigned, however, students are strongly encouraged to try writing outside of class, using the strategies learned in class.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
I informally assess students during class and adjust my teaching accordingly.Grades Offered
Notebook, composition notebook dedicated specifically for this class. Alternatively, students can type on their computers, but should have a separate file for all their "Building Writers" exercises.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(217)
Hi! I'm a Colorado-certified elementary teacher and a veteran homeschool parent of 4 children. For over 20 years, I've taught hundreds of children in grades PreK-8 in a variety of settings. In 2016, I founded and ran a microschool for 3 years,...
Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-6 learners per class
