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How to Write the Perfect Paragraph Step-By-Step and Guided Practice (Ongoing)

In this ongoing course, learners will practice the step-by-step examination of each sentence type and the structure that is needed to make ideas flow concisely in a paragraph and write their own paragraph each session. #academic
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1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per week
Assessment
Informal assessment through peer and teacher feedback.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
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In this ongoing course, learners ages 8-12 will explore the 4 essential parts and the structure of the perfect paragraph to master writing a perfect paragraph appropriate for their age/ability.  They will view a clear example as they learn the parts, spin a wheel of topics, and work as a class to write a paragraph together. Then, they will work alone to write their own paragraph after spinning the wheel of topics and present it to the class if they would like (completely optional). 

The class will begin with an interactive discussion review of a presentation of the 4 essential parts of a paragraph and things to pay attention to while writing.  We will use a sandwich analogy and CUPS pneumonic to help check our writing. 

The class will complete a paragraph together on a topic decided by the Wheel of Topics, beginning with a graph organizer.

Finally, each learner will complete a graphic organizer and paragraph individually on a topic decided by the Wheel of Topics.

Everyone will have the opportunity to share their paragraph. Simple corrections and encouraging feedback will be provided by the teacher during the sharing.  Paragraphs can be sent to the teacher in private for more extensive feedback. 

Learners are encouraged to interact and ask questions of their peers and the teacher.  Teacher guidance is offered throughout the lesson.

Since the topics will be decided randomly by the spinning of the Wheel of Topics, there are no weekly themes.  

As an ongoing course, learners may enroll and withdraw as necessary.  

List of topics on the wheel (updated 4/11/2022)
video games
pets
brothers and sisters
doing chores
homework
candy
birthday parties
Christmas
junk food
favorite meal
reading
bedtimes
going on vacation
making my bed
pizza
favorite singer
something I'm good at
my best friend
playing board games
Learning Goals
Students will learn the 4 essential parts of writing a paragraph. 
Students will learn 4 types of paragraphs. 
Students will practice writing in each session. 
Students will learn to collaborate with a group.
Students will learn to apply the ideas taught to their own paragraphs.
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Other Details

Parental Guidance
No parental guidance is needed. No additional materials are needed unless a learner is more comfortable writing with a pen(cil) and paper rather than on a device.
Supply List
A notebook and something to write with if learners are not comfortable typing.
Language of Instruction
English
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Arizona Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Associate's Degree from Fort Hayes State University
AA in Child Development
BA in Early Language Education
TESOL Certification
Teacher Certification
Over 20 Years in Education
Passion and Experience Writing and Teaching Writing

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$18

weekly
1x per week
45 min

Completed by 169 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-7 learners per class

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