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Constructing Good Paragraphs: A Four Week Asynchronous Course for 9-12 Year Olds

Completed by 22 learners
Ages 9-12
Self-Paced Course
This flexible course will teach students how to construct a well-developed paragraph.
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What's included

4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
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Homework
1 hour per week. Students will need to submit a completed paragraph after class #4. This paragraph will be reviewed and feedback will be given.
Assessment
The learner is assessed through written feedback after the submission of a completed paragraph.

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Intermediate Level
In this course, students will learn to write a well-developed and structured paragraph. This course does not have any live meetings, course information will be delivered through the use of video presentations that learners will use to learn.

Class Video 1: Introduction to the Paragraph
In this class, students will examine a model paragraph. Students will be introduced to topic sentences, supporting details that directly relate to the topic sentence and concluding sentences. At the end of class, students will label the parts of a paragraph.

Class Video 2: Brainstorming + Organizing Ideas Using a Graphic Organizer
In this class, students will learn how to brainstorm and use their best ideas to logically organize their ideas before writing.

Class Video  3: Constructing a Paragraph
In this class, students will write a well-developed paragraph that contains:
1. One controlling idea
2. Sentences clearly related to topic sentence
3. Logical order
4. Thoroughly developed examples/evidence
5. Closing sentence

Class Video 4: Revision + Editing
Students will learn how to revise (make work better) and edit (make work correct) and submit a final copy of their paragraphs for feedback.

All work submitted on time will be reviewed.

Upon completion of this course, learners can enroll in the Constructing a Good Essay course to continue to strengthen their writing skills.

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Learning Goals

Students will examine a model text to understand how to write a paragraph.
Students will write a topic sentence.
Students will use supporting details in a paragraph.
Students will end a paragraph with a closing sentence.
Students will be able to construct a well-developed paragraph.
Students will use all steps of the writing process.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction to the Paragraph
 In this lesson, students will examine a model paragraph. Students will be introduced to topic sentences, supporting details that directly relate to the topic sentence and concluding sentences. At the end of class, students will label the parts of a paragraph. 
Lesson 2:
Brainstorming Using an Organizer
 In this lesson, students will learn how to brainstorm and use their best ideas to logically organize their ideas before writing. 
Lesson 3:
Constructing a Paragraph
 In this lesson, students will write a well-developed paragraph that contains:
1. One controlling idea
2. Sentences clearly related to topic sentence
3. Logical order
4. Thoroughly developed examples/evidence
5. Closing sentence 
Lesson 4:
Revision and Editing
 In this lesson, students will learn how to revise (make work better) and edit (make work correct) and submit a final copy of their paragraphs for feedback. 

Other Details

Supply List
Writing Journal/Paper
Pen/Pencil
 1 file available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Master's Degree in English from Georgia Southern University
I have over nine years of teaching composition to learners of all ages, over 400 glowing reviews for my writing courses, and I've helped over 2,000 learners strengthen writing skills.

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