Let's build community as we develop our writing skills together! This goal of this class is to get your learners creative juices flowing as they build their writing fluency and create a unique piece of work during each class meeting. 

This class follows the format of a mini Writer's Workshop session. Writer's Workshop provides a framework for writing instruction, but allows for learners to be creative and write about whatever topic they would like. The flexibility of writing topic opens the door for learners to get excited about their writing and focus on topics that they enjoy. 

Each class will follow the same format, but will focus on a different beginning writing skill. 
1. We will begin class with a mini-lesson on a writing topic. Mini-lesson topics include the 5 W's, labeling nouns, using punctuation, proper capitalization, and leaving spaces between words. 
2. Next, we will work on drafting our stories. Learners will be guided through the writing process, step-by-step, to make their own story complete with a drawing and writing to tell what their story is about. While working, learners will be able to share ideas and discuss their writing. Help will be provided to any learners having a hard time deciding what to write on their own. 
3. At the end of class, learners will all be given an opportunity to share their writing with the group. Sharing is encouraged but not required. 


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Class Schedule for Friday Classes
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**July**
Week of July 21st: NO CLASS
Week of July 28th: Who, What, When, Where Why

**August**
Week of August 4th: NO CLASS
Week of August 11th: NO CLASS
Week of August 18th: Plural nouns (adding -s endings)
Week of August 25th: Plural nouns (adding-es endings)

**September**
Week of September 1st: Plural nouns review & practice 
Week of September 8th: Plural nouns (adding -ies)
Week of September 15th: Plural nouns review & practice
Week of September 22nd: Sentence Detectives: Fix it up! Correcting errors in sentences
Week of September 29th: Sentence Detectives: Fix it up! Correcting errors in sentences

**October**
Our October focus will be on past tense verbs and the three sounds of -ed.
Week of October 6th: Sounds of  -ed (when -ed says /id/)
Week of October 13th: Sounds of -ed (when -ed says /d/)
Week of October 20th: Sounds of -ed (when -ed says /t/)
Week of October 27th:  Sounds of -ed review game

**November**
Our November focus will be on adjectives. We will learn what adjectives do and practice using them to create descriptive sentences
Week of November 3rd: Introduction to adjectives
Week of November 10th: Completing sentences with descriptive adjectives (part 1)
Week of November 17th: Completing sentences with descriptive adjectives (part 2)
Week of November 24th: "Make a Monster"- Using adjectives in context to describe the creature we create