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I Can Write Powerful Paragraphs Part 2! 8 Week Paragraph Writing Class | 1x/Week
This is Part 2 to our popular paragraph writing class! Learners continue writing descriptive, narrative, & persuasive paragraphs. They continue structuring paragraphs, use appropriate vocabulary & grammar, & convey their ideas effectively.
Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
๐Leaves of Learning Academy is rated "Popular" by Outschool, because we are in the top 10% of all teachers on Outschool. This means we offer classes that are in high demand that fill up quickly! ๐ This paragraph writing class is PART 2, to be enrolled in after completing our "I Can Write Powerful Paragraphs" class. Here is a link to part...
8 lessons//8 Weeks
ย Week 1Lesson 1Draft an Information ParagraphWrite a topic sentence, 3 supporting details, and a conclusion using the "hamburger method" for crafting an informational paragraph.ย Week 2Lesson 2Write and Publish an Informational ParagraphLearners will learn how to write a complex paragraph, add in transition words, revise/edit their paragraph, and publish/share their informational paragraphs for feedback.ย Week 3Lesson 3Draft an Opinion ParagraphLearners will learn about opinion writing. They will choose a persuasive writing prompt, develop their opinion (thesis,) reasons, examples, and restate their opinion (conclusion) using the OREO method.ย Week 4Lesson 4Write and Publish an Opinion ParagraphLearners will write their opinion paragraph, add in transition words, revise/edit their paragraph, and then publish/share for feedback.ย Week 5Lesson 5Draft a Compare/Contrast ParagraphLearners will read and learn about compare/contrast paragraphs. They will decide on two topics to compare/contrast. They will begin filling out a Venn Diagram with similarities and differences of their two topics.ย Week 6Lesson 6Write and Publish a Compare/Contrast ParagraphLearners will write their compare/contrast paragraph, add in specific transition words, revise/edit, and then publish/share their paragraph for feedback.ย Week 7Lesson 7Draft a Short Story Realistic NarrativeLearners will study what narrative writing is and the elements in narrative writing. They will then complete a graphic organizer "story map" with characters, setting, important events, problem, and solution.ย Week 8Lesson 8Write and Publish a Short Story Realistic NarrativeLearners will write their narrative, learn when to start new paragraphs, how to add in dialogue, and write their final copy for feedback.
- In this class learners continue to write different types of paragraphs, such as descriptive, narrative, and persuasive. They learn how to structure a paragraph, use appropriate vocabulary and grammar, and convey their ideas effectively.
We are a team of dedicated teachers committed to engaging your learner in our online classrooms to support them in participating to their fullest level of comfort, taking risks, reaching their fullest potential, finding success, and SHINING! Leaves of Learning Academy has served over 6,500 learners to date on Outschool! The teachers with Leaves of Learning Academy are licensed and degreed professional educators with over 100 years of combined experience educating learners in a variety of settings. We are passionate about bringing the highest quality educational experiences to our learners. We strive to provide a welcoming, inclusive online classroom community where all learners' needs are met through a personalized approach to teaching and learning. We use research based instructional strategies to provide the highest quality and most effective learning opportunities for learners ages 5 through 12. Join a class and "come grow with us!" All classes are designed and created by me, Kelly Hall, owner and founder of Leaves of Learning Academy. Our teachers go through rigorous training to assure that all classes are taught to the same level of quality no matter which one of our teachers is teaching it! I have strict hiring standards and strive to only hire teachers I would feel comfortable teaching my own children on Outschool.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: Available upon requestFeedback: Available upon requestDetails: Learners may need to finish their writing after class, or they may choose to compose additional pieces of writing. These can be submitted to the teacher for feedback.
Learners need to first complete our "I Can Write Powerful Paragraphs" part 1 class before joining this class. See link in class description. Learners should be able to write complete sentences.
Learners will need a notebook or sheet of blank paper and a pencil.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
All content will be shared on Google Slides
Teacher expertise and credentials
8 teachers have teaching certificates
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Judith EbbingOhio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Leslie YingerOhio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Stephanie WebsterPennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Amber ReardonOhio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Kelly HallAlabama Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Sara WadeOhio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Jenny Newman B.S.Ed.; M.Ed.Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Jessica Petelle6 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Xavier University
Stephanie WebsterMaster's Degree in Education from Wright State University
Audrey ScarbrielMaster's Degree in Education from University of Phoenix
Erica LarsonMaster's Degree in Education from Xavier University
Bev GfroererMaster's Degree in Education from Marygrove College
Kelly HallMaster's Degree in Special Education from University of West Alabama
Sara Wade5 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Ohio University
Leslie YingerBachelor's Degree from Miami University
Stephanie WebsterBachelor's Degree in Education from Ohio University
Kelly HallBachelor's Degree in Education from Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Elena MenesesBachelor's Degree in Education from Miami University
Bev GfroererWe are a team of dedicated teachers committed to engaging your learner in our online classrooms to support them in participating to their fullest level of comfort, taking risks, reaching their fullest potential, finding success, and...ย
Group Class
$144
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
3-6 learners per class