Expand Your Sentences Level 1

In this ongoing class, students will learn how to expand a simple sentence.  This course meets twice a week. In each class, students will expand a different sentence. Students are welcome to join anytime. Students will create their own expanded sentence in this class. Each class will follow the same structure. Below is a breakdown of each class. 

******SENTENCE INTRODUCTION ******
At the beginning of each class, I will provide a simple sentence. 

******* INTRODUCE QUESTIONS *******
I will introduce the question words that students will be using to expand their sentence.
       - How?
       - Who?
       - What?
       - Where?
       - When?

****** BRAINSTORM IDEAS ******
Students will brainstorm ideas for expanding the sentence. They will use the question words as a guide. Students will brainstorm ideas that answer:
     - Who?
     - What?
     - How?
     - Where?
     - When? 

I will model how to fill a graphic organizer. Students will brainstorm ideas on their own graphic organizer. I will assist the group with ideas if needed. 

******* EXPAND THE SENTENCE ********
I will model how to expand the sentences by using two of the question words. The group will expand the sentence together. Then, students will practice expanding their own sentences. If time permits, students will draw a picture to go with their sentences. 

****** SHARE THE WRITING ******
Students will share their sentence with the class. Students will also share their picture. 

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****** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ******
In this class, students DO NOT ....
           - Revise their writing
           - Edit their writing 

This class is a good fit for students who ...
          - Can write their letters
          - Know their letter sounds
          - Can try to sound out words
          - Can write a simple sentence

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MY CREDENTIALS 
         - Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education
         - Minor in Reading
         - Classroom teacher for 11 years
         - Online educator for 4 years
        - Reading and math intervention teacher for 3 years
        - Passionate about writing 

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SUMMER 2023 TOPICS

***** Fall 2023 ****

Week of September 24, 2023:
- The animals sleep. 
- The baby cries. 

Week of October 1, 2023:
- The bird flies.
- The family walks. 

Week of October 8, 2023:
- The student reads.
- The man drives. 

Week of October 15, 2023:
- The lady cooks. 
- The friend smiles. 

Week of October 22, 2023:
- The horses race. 
- The boys run. 

Week of October 29, 2023:
- The crowd cheers. 
- The friends travel. 

Week of November 5, 2023:
- The cat eats. 
- The girl draws. 

Week of November 12, 2023:
- The fish swims. 
- The kids throw.