What's included
10 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Ready to inspire the next generation of writers and thinkers? Join our dynamic research writing class where students not only improve their writing skills but also dive into the lives of some of the most influential civil rights heroes—Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Thurgood Marshall. This is not just another writing class; it's a journey through history! For five exciting weeks, your child will learn how to transform their thoughts into well-organized research reports. We'll kick off with three weeks of engaging reading, research, and paragraph writing. With materials provided—including research articles and special note-taking pages—students will bring their paragraphs to life as they explore the legacies of these trailblazing activists. In the final two weeks, they’ll level up their skills, learning how to craft powerful introductions and conclusions, wrapping up their reports with confidence. By the end, they'll have a polished final draft that reflects both their hard work and newfound knowledge. This course is designed for students who are already comfortable writing basic paragraphs but are eager to take their writing to the next level. Empower your child to not only master writing but also gain a deeper understanding of civil rights history!
Learning Goals
Students will be able to write informative/explanatory texts to examine a
topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Martin Luther King, Jr.
The students will read about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the teacher will demonstrate how to take notes.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Write Martin Luther King, Jr.Paragraph
The teacher and students will write a paragraph about Martin Luther King, Jr. using the notes we took in the previous class. The students will learn how to write a good topic sentence as well as how to use our research notes to write a detailed paragraph.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Rosa Parks
The students will read about Rosa Parks and take notes.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Write Rosa Parks Paragraph
The class will work together to write a paragraph about Rosa Parks using our research notes.
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Nearpod might be used in some of the classes to provide additional information on the civil rights activists.
The research articles we will be reading will come from Education.com and Super Teachers Worksheets.
Supply List
Students will need the handouts printed for each class as well as a highlighter and pencil.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Ball State University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Ball State University
Hi, friends! Welcome to my class! My courses are in all elementary academic areas along with some crafting classes. I love teaching! I come to you with 20 years of teaching experience and have taught all subjects in grades PK-4. I earned my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Elementary Education from Ball State University. I hold an Ohio Teaching License in grades Pre-K through 5. I truly believe that everyone is gifted in some way, so I try to find the strengths in my students to assist in learning new material. It is my goal to make learning easy and fun. Currently, I live in Ohio and spend my days at home with my two children. My husband teaches high school World History and coaches golf. I enjoy crocheting, scrapbooking, golfing, and using my Cricut to make unique gifts.
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Live Group Class
$36
weekly or $180 for 10 classes2x per week, 5 weeks
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
3-5 learners per class