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Let's Get Back to School Ready: English Preparation

In this ongoing English Writing Preparation, learners will develop their use of paragraphs, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary and grammar each week. Learners will complete a written task and submit it for feedback each week. ESL friendly.
Orchard Academy
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1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

Do you love English? In this Ongoing Class, learners will explore a range of Writing genres in a fun and interactive way. This course aims to provide meaningful learning experiences for young writers.

Each class will include a range of teaching methods and activities that are designed to engage the learners in both a hands-on and minds-on way. Classes will include discussions, Q&A, quizzes, games, worksheets, songs, videos and much more.  Learners will be encouraged to write, revise and share what they write. A variety of methods are used to support learners and cater for different learning styles and needs. 

English Writing Course

Myths and Legends
Week of 14/10/24 - Making a Mythical Creature
Week of 21/10/24 - Using Pictures to Write
Week of 28/10/24 - Writing in Our Own Words
Week of 4/11/24 - Describing a Journey
Week of 11/11/24 - Creating Suspense
Week of 18/11/24 - Writing About Problems

Writing to Socialise
Week of 25/11/24 - Writing an Email
Week of 2/12/24 - Writing a Note
Week of 9/12/24 - Writing a Letter to a Penpal
Week of 16/12/24 - Writing an Invitation
Week of 23/12/24 - Writing an Autobiography
Week of 30/12/24 - Writing a Diary Entry

Poems and Plays
Week of 6/1/25 - Free Verse Poems
Week of 13/1/25 - Using Rhyme Schemes
Week of 20/1/25 - Narrative Poems
Week of 27/1/25 - Acrostic Poems
Week of 3/2/25 - Writing a Script
Week of 10/2/25 - Planning a Debate

Fantastically Formal
Week of 17/2/25 - Writing a Discussion Essay
Week of 24/2/25 - Writing Clear Instructions
Week of 3/3/25 - Writing an Explanation
Week of 10/3/25 - Writing a Report
Week of 17/3/25 - Writing a Recount
Week of 24/3/25 - Writing a Letter of Application

Brilliant Books
Week of 31/3/25 - Writing a Book Review
Week of 7/4/25 - Writing a Biography
Week of 14/4/25 - Writing a Formal Report
Week of 21/4/25 - Newspaper Articles
Week of 28/4/25 - Adverts and Brochures
Week of 5/5/25 - Instruction Manuals

Fabulous Fiction
Week of 12/5/25 - Creating a character
Week of 19/5/25 - Describing a setting
Week of 26/5/25 - Writing a fairy story
Week of 2/6/25 - Writing an adventure story
Week of 9/6/25 - Writing a scary story
Week of 16/6/25 - Writing a science fiction story

Persuasive Language
Week of 23/6/25 - Writing a persuasive letter
Week of 30/6/25 - Writing a persuasive poster
Week of 7/7/25 - Writing a persuasive essay
Week of 14/7/25 - Writing a song
Week of 21/7/25 - Writing a speech
Week of 28/7/25 - Writing a love letter

Each week will include English language direction including spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, grammar and input on ideas. Learners are expected to complete their writing following each class and submit it via the classroom.

I look forward to being part of your learning journey!

Other Details

Supply List
Learners will need a notebook, pen, and pencil for each class. All activities will be posted in the classroom by the end of Sunday each week.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Teacher Gemma MA BA PGCE QTS
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Teacher Ashleigh B.A. (Hons) B.A. DEd TEFL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Teacher Ashleigh B.A. (Hons) B.A. DEd TEFL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Teacher Shaunah B.A., B.Ed.,
Master's Degree from Texas Tech University
Teacher Julia BBA MA TEFL TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from The Open University
Teacher Gemma MA BA PGCE QTS
Bachelor's Degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences from University of South Africa
Teacher Ashleigh B.A. (Hons) B.A. DEd TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of South Africa
Teacher Ashleigh B.A. (Hons) B.A. DEd TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from University of Westminster
Teacher Dory BA(Hons) CELTA TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Messiah University
Teacher Deborah BS CertECEd TEFL TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from University of Maine at Fort Kent
Teacher Shaunah B.A., B.Ed.,
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from University College of Cape Breton - now Cape Breton University
Teacher Shaunah B.A., B.Ed.,
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Toronto
TeacherElizabeth.BSc.TEFL
Bachelor's Degree from University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Teacher Bianca BA TEFL TESOL
We are a team of qualified and experienced teachers with a wealth of experience across a range of ages and subjects. Most of our teachers are also TEFL/TESL qualified. You can find out more about each teacher in our profile. We are all passionate about teaching and learning and seeing our learners succeed. We look forward to meeting you in class soon.

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$15

weekly
1x per week
35 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
1-6 learners per class

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