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Focus on Writing: Summer Fun With Sentences

In this 5 week class, we will work on writing great sentences. We will look at model sentences written by professional writers then, using various techniques, we will practice imitating the modeled structures by writing our own sentences.
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5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hours
Assignments
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Certificate of Completion
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Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 8
Beginner Level
In this class, we will explore various techniques to manipulate sentences creatively. We'll start by examining model sentences from professional writers to understand the structures and techniques they use. Then, we'll practice imitating these structures through a variety of fun activities and writing exercises. While we will touch on grammar and vocabulary, our main focus is on crafting well-written sentences. Each class builds on the skills learned previously, ensuring continuous improvement.

Students can choose their own topics or themes to write about, and each week they will practice writing sentences on their chosen subject using the techniques learned in class.

Week One: Understanding Sentence Parts
Week Two: Unscrambling Sentence Parts
Week Three: Sentence Structures
Week Four: How to Imitate Sentences
Week Five: Sentence Variety

Each class will involve reading, analyzing, and discussing model sentences. We will engage in group activities to practice new concepts and provide time for students to write their own sentences about their chosen themes.
Learning Goals
Gain knowledge of various sentence structures and techniques seen in literature.
Comprehend and apply the knowledge learned in order to manipulate provided sentence parts.
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Paper, pen or pencil.
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In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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We will utilize examples and models from various professional writers found in the listed curriculum book by Don Killgallon. These models include a wide range of writers, from Cicero and Confucius to John Steinbeck. These are just a few examples of the many different writers we will come across as we examine well-written sentences.
Joined June, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Associate's Degree from County College of Morris
Substitute Teacher Credentials K-12, all subjects. Over 15 years experience teaching English Language Arts in the homeschool environment. Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a  Liberal Arts associate degree, with coursework focused on children's literature and education.

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$12

weekly or $60 for 5 classes
1x per week, 5 weeks
45 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
3-10 learners per class

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