Exploring the Animal Kingdom: Research Writing for Beginners
In this 2 week course, students will learn how to write a research paper from start to finish using an animal of their choice. Students will learn strategies and tools to help them successfully write their paper.
Miss Kate - EdS in Early Childhood
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What's included
2 pre-recorded lessons
2 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Printable and digital resources will be provided and optional.Grading
Final draft will be reviewed by teacher. This is an optional submission.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
Beginner Level
This course is designed to guide you through the process of writing an animal research paper from start to finish while learning about an animal of your choice. This self-paced class allows you to learn at your own speed, with the added benefit of teacher support. Whether you need help brainstorming ideas, accessing resources, or feedback on your drafts, Miss Kate is here to assist you every step of the way. This is a self paced course with no live sessions. You will have access to teacher communication for the duration of the course (2 weeks). Teacher will respond within 24 hours. Join us and embark on an educational journey that combines the wonders of wildlife with the art of research writing!
Learning Goals
Students will be able to write a research paper using appropriate strategies, credible resources, and show an understanding of the editing process to complete their final draft.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum2 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Week 1: Getting Started and Gathering Information
In this lesson, we will work on the following: writing process, narrowing down your topic, gathering information, finding credible sources, organizing research and rough draft. Lesson 2:
Week 2: Editing, and Finalizing
In this lesson, we will work on the following: strategies for editing and revising your work & completing your final draft. Other Details
Parental Guidance
Approved third party tools will be used for the following purposes:
Nearpod - Interactive Lessons
YouTube - Short videos relevant to the topic
Google Docs- For writing final draft
Pre-Requisites
Students should have foundational reading and writing skills such as reading, sounding out words, forming letters, writing simple sentences.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined May, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Washington Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Walden University
Miss Kate is a certified K-8 Elementary and K-12 Special Education Teacher with an EdS in Early Childhood and a certificate in Autism Studies.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$5
weekly or $10 for all content2 pre-recorded lessons
2 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
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Ages: 8-13
