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First Grade Writing Small Group With Weekly Prompts

In this ongoing class, students will work on their writing skills such as capital letters, finger spacing, punctuation, adjectives, and spelling.
Kara Hawkins
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(109)
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What's included

2 live meetings
50 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

Learners will gain confidence in writing while practicing their skills. Each week you'll receive a topic the day before class so your learner can feel prepared for class. The first day of class (Mon or Tues) we will brainstorm words/pictures to get ready to write our sentence(s).  The second day (Tues or Thurs) we'll put ideas down on the paper to make interesting sentences! We will start with basic sentences and then discuss how to add details. Class will end with sharing and celebrating hard work if they would like to, but never forced. Learners should know letters, sounds, and have the basic concept of CVC words. 

Spelling is not expected to be perfect. The main focus of this class will NOT be spelling. We will talk about how to stretch words out and putting down the sounds we hear, but the ultimate goal is to get ideas on the paper and build confidence. Some learners may accomplish to write 1 sentence and others more. Everyone is encouraged to work at their own pace and add a picture if they have time.

I love a highly interactive class, but learners will be expected raise hands and take turns just as in a regular classroom. I rarely mute, but please show your child how to mute/unmute in case the need arises (dogs, siblings, parents on the phone, distracting background noise). 

Week of 9/19- All about me!
Week of 9/26 - Summer

Week of 10/3- Opinion writing
Week of 10/10- Adjectives (bring an object to describe)
Week of 10/17- How To
Week of 10/24- Fall
Week of 10/ 31- Informational Writing (favorite animal)

Week of 11/7- Past Tense (What did you do yesterday?)
Week of 11/14- Thankful
Week of 11/21- NO CLASS
Week of 11/28- What makes you most happy

Week of 12/5- The best gift you've ever GIVEN
Week of 12/12- Letter writing
Week 12/19- 12/31 NO CLASS

Week of 1/2- All about winter
Week of 1/9- This year I'd like to...
Week of 1/16- If I lived in a snowglobe
Week of 1/23- How To
Week of 1/30- My perfect day 

Week of 2/6- What is your favorite room in your house?
Week of 2/13- Something or someone you love (using adjectives)
Week of 2/20- Funny storytelling (picture will be provided as prompt) 
Week of 2/27- Would you rather? Opinion writing

Week of 3/6- If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
Week of 3/13- NO CLASS
Week of 3/20- My favorite thing about spring
Week of 3/27- Persuasive Writing (convince your grownup to let you have a friend come over to play)

Week of 4/3- What is the best job in the world?
Week of 4/10- Finish the story (beginning will be given)
Week of 4/17- If you were locked in your favorite store for the night, what would you do?
Week of 4/24- Roll a story

Week of 5/1- Write about an invention you'd create
Week of 5/8- Comic
Week of 5/15 (last week)- Favorite thing about summer

Other Details

Supply List
Each week you'll receive a brainstorm web and story paper. Sometimes learners will be asked to bring something in to class like their favorite stuffed animal.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
109reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi, I'm Kara! As a former 1st Grade teacher, preschool teacher, and current stay at home mom to 3 (ages 12, 9, and 5) I know there is nothing more important than learning through play. In my classes we'll have fun, be challenged, and learn from each other. I have also taught over 1,000 English classes online and am very comfortable with the online teaching dynamic. I have a heart for young learners and sparking imagination.  When I'm not teaching I love to cook, read, run, and travel. I can't wait to see you in my "classroom"!

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$12

weekly ($6 per class)

2x per week
25 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-7
3-6 learners per class

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