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Full-Curriculum Intensive Writing for Grades 6-7, Semester 1
Julie Willis
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(156)
This semester-long full writing curriculum is great for homeschooling families. Appropriate for sixth or seventh grade. (4x/wk) Covers sentences, paragraphs, and essays.
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 7
Has your learner ever complained about writing? Do they say they don't know what to write about? Or perhaps they just don't know how to start? This may be because they need some extra guidance, or perhaps they just need a confidence boost. This class is designed to help your child improve their skills AND boost their confidence. Each lesson will include direct instruction and guided practice, so learners have a specific focus skill and topic for writing. In addition, a good amount of the...
24 lessons//12 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Paragraph StructureLearn how to structure an academic paragraph with a topic sentence, details, and a conclusion. Analyze examples. Practice writing a basic paragraph.Lesson 2Topic SentenceFocus on writing excellent topic sentences. Analyze and create topic sentences. Write a paragraph with a good topic sentence.Week 2Lesson 3Supporting DetailsLearn the purpose of adding supporting details to your paragraph. Write a paragraph with details that enhance your topic sentence.Lesson 4TransitionsLearn how to make your ideas flow smoothly from one point to the next. Analyze paragraphs without transitions. Practice adding transitions. Practice writing a paragraph with transitions.Week 3Lesson 5ExplanationsExplanations help your reader connect your topic sentence to your details. Learn how to explain these connections in your writing. Write a paragraph with excellent explanations.Lesson 6Concluding SentenceConclusions matter! Learn how important conclusions are and how to write "clincher" conclusions. Practice writing a paragraph with a clincher conclusion.Week 4Lesson 7Informative ParagraphTo inform is one of the main purposes of academic writing. Learn how to write informative paragraphs that steer clear of opinion. Write an informative paragraph.Lesson 8Persuasive ParagraphPersuasive writing aims to convince your audience of your opinion. Learn how to persuade with skill, and practice writing a persuasive paragraph.Week 5Lesson 9Process-Analysis ParagraphProcess-Analysis writing teaches readers how to do something. Write a process-analysis paragraph.Lesson 10Summary ParagraphLearners will discover the important components of an effective summary as well as the purposes and importance of being able to write concise summaries--and will practice writing a summary paragraph.Week 6Lesson 11Problem-Solution ParagraphThink about a problem you have or have had in the past. Write a paragraph about the problem and how you solved it.Lesson 12Thank You NoteLearn the proper format and etiquette rules for writing a thank you note.Week 7Lesson 13Cause and Effect ParagraphIn this lesson, we will discover cause and effect relationships. Learners will write a paragraph about a cause and its effect.Lesson 14Definition ParagraphDefining an abstract concept is tricky. Learn how to write a definition paragraph that will help your audience understand a concept.Week 8Lesson 15Purpose, Audience, and Topic Selection for an EssayKnowing your purpose and audience helps you write the best response possible. Learn how to plan for purpose and audience as well as how to brainstorm and select an appropriate topic for a given assignment. Brainstorm persuasive topics for a 3-week project.Lesson 16Structure and Organization of an EssayEssays follow the basic structure of introduction, body, conclusion. Learn how to plan and organize an essay. Write an outline for your persuasive essay project.Week 9Lesson 17Introduction ParagraphLearn about the parts of an introduction. Write the introduction for your persuasive essay.Lesson 18Starting the Body Paragraph: Topic Sentence, Evidence, ExplanationLearn about the parts of a body paragraph within an essay. Write the first 1-2 body paragraphs of your persuasiv essay.Week 10Lesson 19Finishing the Body Paragraphs; Clincher ConclusionsFinish your body paragraphs for your persuasive essay. Learn how to write clincher conclusions for essays. Write your conclusion.Lesson 20Process-Analysis EssaysExpand your process-analysis paragraph into a process-analysis essay.Week 11Lesson 21Transitions in EssaysAdd transitions to your process analysis essay.Lesson 22Revising and Sharing Your WorkRevising makes your essay better. Sharing it gives you closure and an opportunity to celebrate your success. Revise your process-analysis essay. Learn about the variety of ways to share your work. "Publish" your essay by reading it out loud--either in class, at home with your family; posting it in your home; or creating and sharing a slide presentation.Week 12Lesson 23Problem-Solution EssayExpand your problem-solution paragraph into a problem-solution essay OR write a problem-solution essay on a new topic.Lesson 24Thesis Statement FocusPractice writing thesis statements for a variety of prompts.
I have been teaching writing and ELA since 1997. I have taught public middle school and elementary school, and I have taught college writing and dual enrollment writing classes. I have worked with gifted learners, reluctant learners, learners of English as a second language, and struggling learners. And I homeschool my own children who are currently 13 and 11.
Homework Offered
Much of the writing will take place during class time, but assignments should be completed outside of class as needed; this will help us to all stay at the same pace and be ready to move on to each new lesson.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learners will submit writing assignments for feedback.Grades Offered
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(156)
I have taught English for 26 years at all levels: elementary school, middle school, dual enrollment, and college, and currently I homeschool my lovely children, who are 11 and 13 years old. I have taught mainstream, remedial, and GATE (gifted and...
Group Class
$260
for 24 classes2x per week, 12 weeks
25 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-13
4-10 learners per class
