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I (Don’t) Hate Writing (Anymore) - Creative Paragraph Writing is Fun! 4th-6th Gr
Completed by 1308 learners
Ages 9-13
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
3-18 learners per class
50 min
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Students may continue to develop their paragraphs at home after class. They may submit their completed paragraph to the teacher for feedback WITHIN A WEEK, if they wish. (Due to the high number of completed works I receive through the Outschool Conversations tab, I submit private, video recorded feedback within 5 days of receiving weekly work.)Grading
Writers receive weekly private, video recorded feedback if they turn in their assignments by the due date.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
In this ongoing creative writing class, we'll begin each week with a new paragraph type and fun writing prompt. Together, we will evolve our ideas using the 4-Square paragraph writing method. With this formulaic approach, getting started is actually easy because there is a step-by-step plan to get key words down on paper. After that, the writing blooms! I love this method because it allows young writers freedom to express their own ideas while at the same time strengthening unity, order and coherence. Throughout the class, we'll delve into concepts, such as: strong topic sentences, figurative language, action verbs, adjectives, transitional words & phrases, etc… This class doesn't build on previous classes, so learners are welcome to join at any time. Every week a new writing prompt is introduced to keep things fresh. The class has exciting imagery and fun slides. Some of the visuals may be AI generated. I encourage output and engage the learners. Unless the writer has Outschool's pre-verification badge, writers are asked to remain on camera during class... which really helps spark some exciting writing ideas! Every class is followed up with a class recap which includes: the writing prompt, topic sentence examples, important things to remember we covered in class, and an example graphic organizer AND paragraph that follows the prompt for writers to use as a guideline. Each class will follow this schedule: 5 minutes: Greetings, sharing and class rules. 10 minutes: Introduction of weekly paragraph type & the genre writing rules. 10 minutes: Introduce Writing Prompt: Every week, a new writing prompt will be introduced. 20 minutes: Topic sentence ideas & covering how to use the graphic organizer. (Writers may jot down ideas for supporting sentences & develop examples or details.) Brainstorming options are discussed and writers share ideas. We analyze strong examples based on the writing prompt using teacher produced examples (weak/strong). We discuss how to “color” your work to produce pictures in the readers’ minds. 5 minutes: Brainstorming continued. If there's time, students can share. (Students may submit their completed, written work in paragraph form to the teacher WITHIN ONE WEEK for feedback. Due to the high number of completed works I receive through the Outschool Conversations tab, I submit private, video recorded feedback within 5 days upon receiving work.) ***This class will be canceled and you will be refunded if the (3) student minimum isn't met unless otherwise discussed beforehand. All other cancellation and refund policies are based on Outschool guidelines.*** WEEKLY SCHEDULE: November 3-9: Opinion November 10-16: Persuasive November 17-23: Narrative November 24-30: Informative (***No class Thanksgiving Day: 11/28) December 1-7: Opinion December 8-14: Persuasive December 15-28: Narrative (***No class Christmas Eve or Christmas Day: 12/24 & 12/25) December 29-January 4: Informative (***No class New Year’s Day: 1/1) January 5-11: Opinion January 12-18: Persuasive January 19-25: Narrative January 26-February 1: Informative February 2-8: Opinion February 9-15: Persuasive February 16-22: Narrative February 23-March 1: Informative March 2-8: Opinion ************************************************ NEW SECTIONS START ************************************************ WEEKLY SCHEDULE: March 9-15: Informative March 16-27: Persuasive March 28-April 5: Narrative April 6-12: Opinion April 13-19: Informative April 20-26: Persuasive April 27- May 3: Narrative May 4-10: Opinion May 11-17: Informative ************************************************ NEW SECTIONS START IN JUNE ************************************************
Learning Goals
Students will learn to develop stronger paragraphs based on content, fluency, and expression.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
3rd party apps are not required. However, there will be a PDF worksheet (generated by Google Drive) available to print upon enrollment. You will not need an extra login to access it. No screen sharing will occur through the Zoom function. Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Supply List
(Optional) 1-2 copies of the graphic organizer (free PDF worksheet available on the "Welcome" page when student enrolls) Lined paper Pencils and erasers
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Stephen F. Austin State University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Stephen F. Austin State University
I have numerous articles published online, in national and international publications, and I’ve taught writing workshops all over the world.
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