Growing Aspiring Writers in Writers' Workshop

Young Writer's Workshop: Weekly Writing Composition for New or Beginning Writers

Patty Saenz, M. Ed.

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(32)

Writers will receive guided writing practice each week to inspire them to write about a topic that matters to them. Mini-lessons provide powerful tools for learning and thinking. Confidence in writing opens doors for learners.

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8

In this ongoing writing course, students will be provided a new writing prompt each week to inspire the weekly writing entry. A short mini-lesson will explain a writing skill focus for the week and include teacher modeling.   Students will be provided writing time each session and will be able to share a chosen portion of the weekly writing skill practice with one another.  The weekly lesson will inspire students to continue writing independently outside of the class time.  If a student...

Students will improve writing fluency while acquiring and practicing successful writing techniques.

My 30 years in public education included teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th grade language arts as well as serving as a language arts instructional coach and instructional specialist for grades 4-12. I embraced the teachings of writing instruction leaders like Nancy Atwell, Ralph Fletcher, Penny Kittle, Jeff Anderson, Kelly Gallagher, and Jennifer Serravallo as I designed this course.

Homework Offered
Students will be encouraged to spend an additional 30 minutes- 1 hour each week practicing what is learned.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

Learners may complete the writing electronically or with paper and pencil.  Some weeks, a paper and pencil completion will better meet the needs of the assignment. Students should have paper and pen/pencil available each week during the session.

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Available times

Pacific

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Meet the teacher

Patty Saenz, M. Ed.

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(32)

In my classes, I share my love of reading and writing with students. After 30 years as a reading and language arts educator in Texas public schools, I retired while I still loved what I did every day.Throughout those 30 years, I served as a...