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Let's Explore Writing

Completed by 4 learners
Ages 9-13
Live Group Course
In this class we will focus on learning and practicing writing skills for writing text such as paragraphs, emails, descriptive prose, a few forms of poetry, journaling, autobiography and more.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(313 reviews)

Live video meetings
2x per week, 8 weeks
1-5 learners per class
30 min

What's included

16 live meetings
8 in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. There will be one assignment each week. The assignment will be given at the end of the first class of the week. It is to be completed, and turned in (uploaded to the classroom) before the second class.
Assignments
included
Assessment
Students will be graded using the following rubric: 90 -100 A; 80-90 B; 70-80 C; 65-70 D; below 65 F 1. Assignment submitted by the deadline: 10 pts 2. Correct spelling up to 10 pts 3. Required number of words met 10 pts 4. Correct grammar up to 10 pts 5. Complete sentences used up to 10 pts 6. Text form accurately applied up to 20 pts 7. Topic is applicable to the text form up to 10 pts 8. The text is coherent and readable up to 20 pts
Grading
included

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
In this class we will focus on learning and practicing skills for writing various types of text such as introductory paragraphs, emails and descriptions. 

Prerequisites: 
Students enrolled in this course should be able to demonstrate the following: 
A) Write and recognize a complete sentence with a subject and a verb, on their own. 
B) Write legibly on paper with a pen or pencil or type on a computer, so they can submit assignments for review.  
C) Have sufficient written vocabulary to compose multiple descriptive sentences.
 
Disclaimer: This class is designed to help students learn to express  themselves in writing, using various forms of text and following general rules and forms of construction with correct grammar. It is not a grammar class.  I will not be teaching parts of speech and sentence construction, specifically. 

These are the text types we will practice in this class, not necessarily in the given order: 
 Descriptions 
Journaling
short story
Thank you notes
Paragraphs
Poems
Short autobiography


Each week one text type will be introduced, and the classes will be structured thus: 
Class 1
Warm-up -5 minutes; 
Teacher will introduce the text type and give examples using a PPT presentation- 10 minutes;
The class will construct their own example of the text type collectively. The teacher, using the whiteboard, will type out the student's oral contributions to the collective text. The students will be encouraged to self correct and critique the piece using positive feedback and constructive criticism. 15 minutes. 
The student's homework assignment will be presented and explained. 

Between classes- Students will post their homework assignments through their private link to the teacher. The teacher will review each assignment  submitted in a timely manner, and return the assignment with comments as needed. 

Class 2 
Warm up exercise -5 minutes 
The Teacher will open the class to questions regarding homework assignments. 10 minutes
The teacher will choose one or more student assignment to be read aloud, after privately obtaining the student's permission. 10 minutes
Students will be invited to comment on the selections, After reviewing  class courtesy rules- positive feedback and constructive criticism. 5 minutes. 




Standards addressed: 
ELAGSE2W5 With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and
strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
a. May include prewriting.
Production and Distribution of Writing

ELAGSE3W4 With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the
development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose.
(Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in Standards
1-3 above.)

ELAGSE3W5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and
strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
(Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language
Standards 1–3 up to and including grade 3.)

ELAGSE3W6 With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and
publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interact and
collaborate with others.

Learning Goals

Students will learn about and practice writing various forms of text.
Students will critique and analyze text types to gain better understanding of how to write the text.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards
16 Lessons
over 8 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Journaling
 Introduction of Journaling; practice with various types of journaling 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Journaling
 Reviewing homework assignment, and editing as necessary. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Paragraphs
 Introduction of the structure of a paragraph; practice writing paragraphs 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Paragraphs
 Reviewing homework assignment, and editing as necessary. 
30 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List
Students will be provided with a copy of the grading rubric. Assignments will be posted in the class room and available for download and printing.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined January, 2019
4.8
313reviews
Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Asbury College (University)
Teaching writing skills, is something I have especially enjoyed. Creative writing, technical writing and journaling are all things I write and enjoy.  I teach English as a second language and teaching writing skills to non-English speaking students is especially challenging, giving me plenty of practice in instructing children in the art of writing. I hold a degree in Elementary education and have taught grades 2-5 in both public and private schools. I have numerous published articles as a former newsletter editor and as a freelance ghost-writer. I currently serve as a contracted writer and editor for a textbook publishing company.

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