$30
per week
Creating and Maintaining a Newsletter
Completed by 5 learners
Ages 9-13
Live Group Class
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(357 reviews)
Live video meetings
2x per week
3-9 learners per class
30 min
What's included
2 live meetings
1 in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework will be student's own newsletter progress.Assessment
I will give students regular feedback on their newsletter.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
In this ongoing class, students will create a newsletter and write articles. They will also learn how to write a blog post to accompany their newsletter. We will go at more of a self-pace for this class. Each week has a unique lesson, so kids can join on the weeks that have lessons that are of interest to them. I will teach some lessons, provide worksheets, and give feedback on writing and designing. Kids will need access to Google Docs, Google Slides, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, or some other electronic tool in which they can create their newsletter. Writing a News Article Kids will learn how to write a news article including where to put the most important and least important information, answering who, what, when, where, how, and why, and adding links. Writing a Review Kids will learn how to create a banner that includes design, title, subtitle, and versioning. Author Credibility & Creating and Using an Editing Checklist During this week, kids will create an editing checklist that they can use each time they write a newsletter. Kids will learn about how to write with credibility. This includes avoiding sensationalism, writing accurate facts, and finding credible sources. Writing an opinion article Kids will learn how to write an opinion article and how it is different from a news article. Using and Citing Figures and Tables in your Articles Kids will learn how to use pictures, graphs, infographics, tables and other visuals in their newsletter. They will also learn how to use them properly (e.g., not stretching pictures) and how to cite them. Then they will add a calendar to their newsletter. Creating a Front Page for a Newsletter Kids will learn how to create the front page of their newsletter with a title, subtitle, date, and version. Included in this lesson will be some graphics and spacing. Writing an Opinion Piece Kids will learn how to write an article in which they give a strong opinion about a current event. They will write one that they can add to their newsletter. Interviewing This week kids will learn how to plan, schedule, and conduct an interview for a news article. 7 AM Nov 8 & 9 Writing a Profile Piece This week kids will learn how to write an article about a famous person. They will research that person and write about them. This can be a sports figure, actor/actress, musician, or some other famous person. 7 AM PT Nov 14-17 Writing a How-To Article This week kids will learn how to write an article that describes how to do something. For example, they might describe how to bake a family favorite dish or build something. 7 AM PT Nov 28-Dec 1
Learning Goals
Students will learn the following
- How to create a banner that has a title, subtitle, and version.
- How to write a news article using the inverted pyramid method.
- How to add links to a newsletter.
- How to create and use an editing checklist.
- How to add visuals to a newsletter.
- How to cite resources used in a newsletter.
- Newsletter basics like formatting, spacing, font, and color.
- How to be a credible author and how to find credible sources.
- How to create and maintain a send-to list.
- Grammar and spelling.
- How to write a blog post.Other Details
Parental Guidance
Kids can use Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Apple Pages to create their newsletter. Students may do some research online or in books for their articles. They may also interview someone to write a news article including information from the interview.
Supply List
I will occasionally have handouts for the kids. They will be available in the Classroom a day before class starts. Students will also use Adobe InDesign to make their newsletter.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We will use the AP Style Guide for formatting. Students do not need to have their own copy. I have a copy that we can use. Occasionally, I'll have slides or worksheets to help explain applicable AP formatting to their newsletter.
We will also be using one (your choice) of the following word processing tools:
Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Google Docs
Google Slides
Apple Pages
**Please note that students only need one of the word processing tools listed above.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from University of Wisconsin-Stout
Bachelor's Degree from Ashford University
I love working with kids! I have 13 years of teaching experience, and I have taught in both traditional school settings and as a homeschool parent. I am passionate about helping kids at all levels of their reading and writing journey. It's so exciting when I see a student gain confidence as a reader/writer or when I can help a young aspiring writer achieve their dreams.
My writing experience includes writing copy for marketing materials, ghost writing for corporate executives, technical writing, writing newspaper articles, and writing instructions for digital technology applications. Managing a corporate internal newsletter was one of my favorite projects. I created the newsletter design, interviewed and wrote articles about team members, and managed the editing and submission process for all the contributors. As a hobby, I love to write short stories, poetry, and songs. I can't imagine my life without writing.
My education includes a BA in Communications and a Master of Science in Technical and Professional Communication (MSTPC). Because I have completed 2 years of my BA and all of my MS classes online, I am skilled with the various aspects of online learning. I love using what I have learned to help kids become better at reading and writing.Reviews
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