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English Writing Mechanics With Flair 1: Interactive & Gamified Tutoring Class

1:1 Tutoring class for Writing with interactive and gamified activities related to academic editing, nouns, verbs, and sentences, followed by a creative writing task designed to apply their knowledge and practice editing skills. Part 1
April Hutcheson (Ms. April)
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Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
55 mins
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Homework
1 hour per week. HOMEWORK: Homework is optional. This means that is they are doing the Canva activities, they may finish that at home, and if they want to get started on the writing assignment at home, that is doable. This will also reduce the amount of classes. It also means they can do all of it in class. Parents will just need to let me know their preference.
Assessment
An assessment may be given on request before the class if you want to skip one of my class sections.
Progress Report
Students get to keep an online sticker chart. They get to pick 2 stickers for each completed lesson.
Certificate of Completion
If the student finishes all lessons including the review lesson, they will get a certificate of completion.
Grading
Students get to keep an online sticker chart. They get to pick 2 stickers for each completed lesson.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
Try my dynamic English Writing Class, featuring personalized 1:1 writing tutoring! It combines essential academic writing mechanics—sentence makeup, nouns, verbs, and editing- with a creative writing flair that students love. These are vital for effective communication in speech, and writing, and will aid in all kinds of writing across the board, in school,  the PSAT/SAT, college, resumes, and more.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

WHAT SETS THIS CLASS APART?
HOW THE CLASS IS STRUCTURED
BUNDLES
DURATION
GOOGLE DOCS AND CANVA
HOMEWORK-OPTIONAL
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
CLASS STRUCTURE AND ACTIVITIES WITH BRIEF SYLLABUS
SIGN UP FOR SEQUENCE DISCOUNT

WHAT SETS THIS CLASS APART?
Unlike traditional writing classes that separate writing from mechanics, this innovative course blends creative writing with essential rules of grammar and structure. Not only that, students engage in interactive and gamified activities.

No ordinary, boring worksheets here.

HOW THE CLASS IS STRUCTURED:
Each session starts with a focused lesson, followed by interactive and gamified activities in the free version of Canva. This includes board games, puzzles, escape rooms, and interactive worksheets that practice the topic.

Then they complete it with a writing assignment where I work with them to write correctly based on the lesson. 

BUNDLES:
I am offering several classes due to the large amount of material in English. The topics are in order of importance. If you wish to skip a class, then I ask you to sign up for an assessment, so I know they are ready for the desired section.

DURATION:
Each lesson will cover about 2 class sessions equaling four lesson at pace of student.. It really depends on the pace of the student. (About 8 classes, give or take).  I cover many writing and grammar topics and their importance in writing and speech, ensuring students gain the skills needed for success in school and beyond. This class is designed to fill the gaps often left by traditional education and it will also begin to prepare them for the PSAT and SAT in a few years..

GOOGLE DOCS AND CANVA:
Students will collaborate in Google Docs for writing assignments and in Canva for the activities, both with real-time feedback.

HOMEWORK:
Homework is optional. This means that is they are doing the Canva activities, they may finish that at home, and if they want to get started on the writing assignment at home, that is doable. This will also reduce the amount of classes.

It also means they can do all of it in class. Parents will just need to let me know their preference.

WHAT ELSE IS INCLUDED?
Personalized feedback and support anytime the parent would like
Online sticker sheet and completion certificates for motivation
Optional Grading

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
With over 12 years of teaching experience, a Bachelor's degree, and ESL certification, I bring expertise in writing and English instruction, including SAT prep.

TOPICS- PART I- Full syllabus to be given later
Lesson 1: Proofreading and Editing-Capitalization, Ending Punctuation, Spelling and more- Matching game activity
Lesson 2: Nouns, Pronouns, Identifying the Subject in a Sentence. 
Lesson 3-Identifying Verbs. Includes Noun and Verb Scrabble
lesson 4- Lost in the Library Digital Escape Room for Review of all topics

SIGN UP FOR SEQUENCE DISCOUNT
I have four classes in sequence. I am offering a dicount payable by refund determined by the classes you sign up for.
If you are planning on continuing with more than one class, let me know ahead how many, so I can set aside part of your purchase price for each class you attend.
1 class= regular price 45.00 per class-no rufund from me
2 classes= Final cost is 44.00 per class upon completion. If you do not complete it, you do not get a refund from me as a discount. If circumstances happen and classes are missed, it is up to the teacher to decide on final amount you  may or may not get back.
3 classes-Final cost is 43.00 per class upon completion. If you do not compelte it, you do not get a refund from me in the form of a disount. If circumstances happen and classes are missed, it is up to the teacher to decide on the final amount.
4 classes-Final cost is 42.00 per class upon completion. If you do not complete it, you do not get a refund from me in the form of a discount. If circumstances happen adn classes are missed, it is up to the teacher to decide on the final aound.
Learning Goals
Master Writing Fundamentals:

Understand and apply the rules of grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure to enhance writing clarity and coherence.
Develop Creative Writing Skills:

Explore various writing styles and genres, encouraging creativity and self-expression through original writing projects.
learning goal

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Parental Guidance- I will using Canva for interactive games and activities. You will need a free Canva account. Many kids already have one for school or parent's have one. They will need their own FREE account or if parent doesn't mind, theirs are fine. Kids will need to know login info, but I won't see it. I will share everything by link so will they when needed. Canva is COPPA-compliant and approved by Outschool. Google Docs and Google Slides will be used. I use video from YouTube and Khan Academy, however, I take out ads if there are any. Parental Permission is needed for the creation of Canva account. Implied consent is given if you sign up for this class. You need to create these or have your child do it ahead.
Pre-Requisites
Some typing skills for Google Docs. A parent to assist at first on how to access Google Docs s, plus Canva, etc if they have trouble with directions at first.
Supply List
Make sure parent, you have read the resources I will use. If you sign up your student, you are agreeing to use of them.
They need a copy of their syllabus.
A free Canva.com account
A Google Docs Account.
If you already have an account with these, you don't need a new one. The school account, however, will not work.
have these ready and created for the first class. We may not get to Google Docs at first class, but Canva, yes.
Joined January, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Phoenix
I have extensive experience and education in teaching and Writing:

-I am an experienced and well-qualified teacher.
-I hold a bachelor's degree and have 12 years of experience teaching in both traditional brick and mortar classrooms and online classrooms.
-I have been teaching on Outschool for about two years, with successful writing classes and a period of full-time PSAT/SAT prep. I have received formal training in this area, which includes English grammar and punctuation.
-I have a passion for combining technology and creativity in the teaching of writing.
-Additionally, I am a certified ESL teacher.
-I am a writer, and have written a children's book and a published story on my local area.

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