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Journal Writing: The Diary of an Amazing Kid!

Completed by 157 learners
Ages 7-10
Live Group Class
In this ongoing club, learners will write a journal in the style of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" by Jeff Kinney with pictures and a new short story each day. #superstar
Average rating:
4.9
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(232 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week
1-6 learners per class
45 min

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
2-4 hours per week. Students may choose to finish entries not finished in class. Students may choose to write entries on days between sessions.

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 4
In this ongoing club, students will work on strengthening their writing skills with collaborative discussion, class diary entries focused on paragraph forms, and individual writing time, creating their own diary in the style of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" by  Jeff Kinney. Everyone is welcome to bring their favorite copies of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" to class to generate ideas to draw and brainstorm.

Each session will begin with students collaboratively sharing the events of their day and choosing one to focus on. The class will discuss descriptive adjectives they can include in their entry and review how to make simple drawings.  (approximately 10 mins)

Next, the class will collaboratively write an entry in the "Diary of the Amazing Kids." This is the class journal that will be displayed on the screen and be an example to guide and give ideas. Good paragraph writing skills will be reviewed in each class entry. (approximately 10 mins)

Students will write about the event they have chosen for the day in their own journals for the last part of the session. They are encouraged to share, ask questions, and support each other in the writing process.  There will be an option of sharing their entry at the end as time allows. (approximately 25 mins)

Since each session will be an independent entry determined by the day's events of the student's choosing, there are no set themes. Also, the goal is to finish an entry each day. Therefore, students can enroll and unenroll at any time.

Learning Goals

Students will improve their paragraph writing through examples in the class diary.
Students will transfer examples in reading to original ideas for their own writing.
Students will gain more advanced vocabulary by exploring adjectives during class discussions.
Students will have their own copy of a diary like "Diary of a Wimpy Kid."
Students will practice simple doodles and drawings.
Students will learn to record daily events in a journal.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
none
Supply List
Students may bring their favorite copy of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"  by Jeff Kinney to class.
Students should purchase a special journal of lined paper that they will enjoy writing in.
Students may purchase a special pen or pencil for writing with.
 2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Students may bring their favorite copy of "Diary of a Whimpy Kid" by Jeff Kinney to class.

Meet the teacher

Joined August, 2020
4.9
232reviews
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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 Development
TESOL Certification
Teacher Certification
20+ years in education

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