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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.
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...
- Gain knowledge of various sentence structures and techniques seen in literature.
- Comprehend and apply the knowledge learned in order to manipulate provided sentence parts.
- Create and evaluate students original sentences using the structures and techniques learned from other writers.
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.
Assignments
Frequency: available upon requestFeedback: available upon requestDetails:Certificate of Completion
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Paper, pen or pencil.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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
Teacher expertise and credentials
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Associate's Degree from County College of Morris
Hello! I joined Outschool in 2022. Due to an unforeseen family situation, I have just recently been able to actively begin offering classes. Thank you for taking a look at my teacher profile. I am glad you're here and look forward to meeting the...
Group Class
$12
weekly or $60 for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
3-10 learners per class
