English Language Arts: Descriptive Paragraph Writing- Guess My Mystery Food!
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1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
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1-2 hours per week. 3-6 throughout the classCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 4
Beginner Level
Welcome to Descriptive Writing: Guess My Mystery Food! In this engaging English Language Arts class, we will explore creative writing by describing a mystery food. You will learn how to use vivid adjectives and sensory details to help your readers visualize and understand your chosen food! 🔷 Use Adjectives: Discover how descriptive words can make your writing more interesting and vivid. 🔷 Engage the Senses: We will explore how to include details that appeal to sight, touch, taste, sound, and smell, creating rich descriptions that bring your food to life. 🔷 Paragraph Structure: Understand the format of a well-organized paragraph. You will practice writing a clear topic sentence, adding supporting details about your mystery food, and concluding with a strong closing sentence. 🔷 Graphic Organizer: Choose your mystery food and use a graphic organizer to brainstorm and organize your sensory details before writing. 🔷 Editing Skills: Learn how to revise your paragraph for clarity and coherence to ensure your writing is engaging and easy to understand. The best part? After writing your descriptive paragraph, you can share it with family and friends, who will try to guess your mystery food based on your creative descriptions! This fun guessing game enhances your writing skills while sparking excitement and engagement. Join us as we embark on this delicious adventure in descriptive writing and create captivating paragraphs that will leave everyone guessing your mystery food!
Learning Goals
English Language Arts- Understanding Adjectives and Sensory Details:
Students will learn the importance of adjectives and sensory details in creating vivid descriptions.
English Language Arts-Incorporating Sensory Details:
They will practice identifying and incorporating sensory details (sight, touch, taste, sound, and smell) into their writing to enhance reader engagement.
Syllabus
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)1 Lesson
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Descriptive Paragraph Writing
We will write a paragraph describing a mystery food.
5 assignments
20 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Supply List
Learners will need paper and a pencil.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
6 teachers have teaching certificates
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
3 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Alabama
Master's Degree from University of Southern California
Master's Degree in Education from Wilkes University
3 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree from University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from University of British Columbia
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of British Columbia
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Kennesaw State University
Wild Prairie Learning is a team of experienced, qualified teachers who are committed to inspiring and educating students in English Language Arts through innovative and engaging methods. We strive to foster a love for learning while nurturing each student's individual potential.
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Ages: 7-10