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All-Star Writing Challenge: All-In-One Writing Curriculum
Launch Your Writing Skills: State an Opinion and Justify Your Reasoning
Teacher Tim, M.Ed., Reading Specialist
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(211)
This three-week course highlights writing an opinion, including the use of an attention-getting opening, transition phrases and conclusion. Class instruction incorporates video; and conversion of the opinion into a comic strip for fun.
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 4
Many children (and adults) do not like to write. They find it difficult and too much work. Writing is challenging and we never produce our best work on the first try. Children will experience plenty of pre-determined writing assignments, being told what to compose or research, throughout their educational journey. This three-week class encourages students to choose any topic that energizes them-either for or against; and develop an insightful opinion, supported by logical reasons. The fact...
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W3.1A, 4.1A, 5.1A Introduce the topic or text they are writing about, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure that lists reasons. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W3.1B, 4.1B,5.1B Provide reasons that support the opinion. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W3.1C, 4.1C,5.1C Use linking words and phrases (e.g., because, therefore, since, for example) to connect opinion and reasons. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W3.1D, 4.1D, 5.1D Provide a concluding statement or section.
I achieved my masters degree in education and earned my reading endorsement through the Ohio Department of Education, which certifies my ability to plan, instruct, engage and assess learners in the five components of reading: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Vocabulary, Fluency and Comprehension. I am a licensed Intervention Specialist, able to create and implement individualized education plan (IEP) goals for students kindergarten through Grade 12.
Homework Offered
Students are encouraged to practice the skills taught in class and submit work samples throughout the week for instructor feedback.Assessments Offered
Parents will receive a Mastery-Based assessment of their child's ability to write an opinion piece with the necessary components. Those features include stating an opinion, explaining their reasoning and ability to summarize the piece.Grades Offered
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(211)
Hello Thank you for visiting my Outschool Teacher page. August 2022 marks my second anniversary teaching on Outschool and I thought it was time for a profile update. I’m Tim, an Ohio-based teacher in the United States. I celebrate my investment...
Group Class
$30
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
30 min
Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
2-6 learners per class
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