Self-Paced Class: Building Better Writers Junior, Part 1 (Weeks 1-4)
Dana Lorelle, Writing, Vocabulary, Essays
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This 4-week self-paced (video-based) class will give your students weekly writing practice and feedback. It is the first in a 16-week semester class designed to build better writers.
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
This self-paced course is weeks 1-4 of a one-semester (16-week) writing course appropriate for ages 8-13. In this video-based class, students can expect to have fun while learning how to elevate their writing style through grammatical and stylistic devices. Each individual class will focus on a specific aspect of writing. Each assignment will include a checklist that builds over time, and all submitted assignments receive an evaluation with detailed feedback. All classes use a...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Lesson 1Clarity in writing; making every word count by choosing strong, specific words, especially nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs; using at least one sentence opener that is not subject-verb.Week 2Lesson 2Lesson 2Using descriptive writing in narration (strong, specific adjectives, adverbs, and verbs); using transition and sequence words (First, Next, The following morning); using a minimum of two adverbs and two adjectives; eliminating specific words from writing.Week 3Lesson 3Lesson 3All of the already-taught elements + remaining in one verb tense when narrating; using different styles of sentence openers.Week 4Lesson 4Lesson 4Construction and organization in persuasive writing; using a minimum of two adverbs and two adjectives; eliminating specific words from writing; remaining in one verb tense; using adverbs as sentence openers.
My passion -- as well as my professional background -- is writing. Professionally, I hold a B.A. in Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and I've been published in numerous newspapers and magazines. I've also taught writing and literature classes to students of all ages and abilities. On a personal note, I have homeschooled all five of my children and taught them all to read and write... and with each it has been a different experience! What's easy for one child is not easy for another. When I teach online, I always remember that it's important to keep learning fun and to incorporate different methods of teaching to reach all my students.
Homework Offered
Students should expect to write 1-3 paragraphs per week. They will also have optional homework that includes grammar, writing, and vocabulary exercises.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
The instructor will provide a detailed evaluation for each submitted assignment.Grades Offered
This class uses optional Nearpod activities, for which parents must give permission.
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***Use coupon code LORELLE20245 for $5 off any class.*** Welcome! I'm here because I love writing, reading, and teaching, and through Outschool I'm able to blend all three. I offer classes in writing and literature analysis (especially poetry),...
Self-Paced Class
$15
weekly or $60 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher feedback
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 13 learners
Ages: 8-13
