This class is taught in English.

Learners will become more fluent and confident in conversation skills such as active listening, affirming others’ comments, and receiving critique and encouragement. 

Learners will become more confident and fluent in reading aloud.

Learners will become better and more confident writers.

Learners will develop critical thinking skills by considering their and others’ ideas and writing. 

Learners will better understand how to use mystery tropes in stories in ways that are enjoyable for a reader.

Learners will better understand how stories are formed, including literary elements such as characters, setting, plot, etc. 

Learners will better understand how published works are created, including brainstorming, collaborating with others, writing and rewriting, etc. 

Taught 4 years of Writer's Workshop.
1:1 tutoring for other types of collaborative writing 
Excelled in Writing for Teachers and Creative Writing classes in college
Have been blogging for different sites throughout adult life
Written curricula for public schools, homeschooling, and other organizations

Homework Offered
Learners will need to write/type most of their story outside of class, unless otherwise agreed upon.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

Flexible structure of each session
Graphic organizers & other visual elements used
Individualized attention and support 
Varied modalities: brainstorming, independent writing and/or dictation

Proficiency in writing or typing
Acquainted with some mystery stories (movies, books, etc)

We will be using a list of "Mystery Tropes for Kids" created by ChatGPT.