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

Completed by 27 learners

Ages 9-12

Self-Paced Course

This flexible course will teach students how to construct a well-developed paragraph.

Jaquita Rideau, M.Ed.

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4 pre-recorded lessons

4 weeks of teacher support

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What's included

4 pre-recorded lessons

4 weeks

of teacher support

1 year access

to the content

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.

Meet the teacher

Jaquita Rideau, M.Ed.

Joined April, 2020

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Master's Degree in English from Georgia Southern University

I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master's degree in Education, specializing in curriculum and instruction. These qualifications equip me with significant expertise in teaching essay writing effectively. Additionally, I have over 11 years of experience teaching composition and writing to students of all ages. I've spent the last five years helping over 3,700 learners grow in their writing ability on Outschool's platform.