Building Writing Stamina
In this class learners will be introduced to the concept of how to build their writing stamina and understand the importance of gradually increasing their ability to write for longer periods of time.
Kellie Thompson
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(531)
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. includedClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Welcome to Building Writing Stamina. In this class we will learn how to improve our writing stamina and brainstorm writing ideas. In this class, we will practice our writing skills and be able to write for a longer time each week. Each learner might have a different time depending on how long they can write when we start the class. Learners will get video lessons and activities to complete. I will check in the class once a week. The check-in will usually be on Fridays. Feel free to message me if you need feedback or have questions sooner. This is a flexible schedule class with no live meetings. All activities will be in the Outschool classroom. Learners should have some experience with writing. Learners should be able to at least write a couple sentences. Knowing how to spell will not matter in this class as we are focusing on ideas and getting those ideas down on paper. The last week we will be able to fix any spelling errors as we edit and revise the stories or writings. Each learner might be at different writing skill levels and that is ok. This class works for any writing levels. We will start with where each learner is at in their writing journey and work towards writing more or writing for longer periods.
Learning Goals
Learners will improve their writing stamina which means the length of time to write. For example, they may be able to sit and write for 5 minutes and at the end of the class they write for 20 minutes at a time.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to writing stamina and what that means
Discuss why it is important
Set writing goals
Brainstorm things we can write about Lesson 2:
Develop a writing routine
Introduce writing journal
Each day the learners will choose what to write about and try to increase their writing time each day Lesson 3:
Continue building writing stamina
Add details to what they wrote about in lesson 2
Learners will share their progress and reflect on their writings Lesson 4:
Editing and revising their writings to create a final draft
Learners will reflect on their writing progress Other Details
Parental Guidance
The video lessons will be hosted on YouTube and embeded into the classroom so the learners will not leave the Outschool classroom.
Supply List
The learners will need paper and pencils. I will add pdfs to the posts so the learners will need to print out the papers or be able to copy it down on their own paper.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined October, 2017
4.8
531reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Northwest Missouri State University
When I was a second grade teacher, I taught my students about writing and reading stamina. We worked on it all year long. I also work on learning stamina with my own kids (10, 7 and 5).Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$7
weekly or $28 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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