Little Writer's Nook: Come Learn About & Try Many Kinds of Writing! Ages 7-10, $5 off LINDAAKW5

**USE COUPON CODE LINDAAKW5 for $5 off first class.

Welcome writers!  Wherever you are in learning to write, you are welcome here.  We will try to find the fun in expressing (and sharing) your thoughts and ideas through many different kinds of writing.

In each class I will introduce the type of writing.  We will explore each type of writing for 2 weeks so you can build some skill.   I will write for you to show you the writing process, and/or we will write together as a class, depending on the writing type and  learners' needs.  You will use the planner that has been modeled to plan and write your own piece -with help just an ask away! I will check in with each writer as well.   As time allows, all learners will have an opportunity to share their work and ask for feedback at the end of class.  We will emphasize positive & "I" statements for feedback.  If time is short, students can also post their work in the classroom for feedback.

Writers who attend two consecutive weeks with the same type of writing may choose to continue working on their piece from the first class during writing time.  There is flexibility for learners to make progress in their personal writing goals within the class structure. 

Each week will offer a new idea for writing so learners can join at any time, but It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED they join on a week when we begin a type of writing.

Following is a list of topics for each class:  
Week of July 16:  Personal Narrative- An Adventure
               July 23:  Personal Narrative- An Event with a Strong Feeling 
               July 30:  Persuasive Writing -  Sell us your favorite (book, video game, food, etc.)
               Aug. 6:  Persuasive Writing - Letter to persuade 
               Aug. 13:  Letters- Thank You
               Aug. 20:   Letters- Sharing
               Aug. 27:  Descriptive Writing- A New Creation
               Sept. 10:  Descriptive Writing
               Sept. 17:  Giving Directions-Activity
               Sept. 24: Giving Directions-Place
               Oct. 8:  Poetry - Simile or Metaphor Poem
               Oct. 15:  Poetry -  Alliteration Poem, or Acrostic
               Oct. 22:  Fictional Narrative (Fantasy Story)
               Oct. 29:  Fictional Narrative (Realistic Story)
               Nov. 5:    Journal Writing
               Nov. 12:    Write from something we read- First Research Report - Animal
               
As writers may finish at different times, you can bring along colored pencils to illustrate your work if you have extra time.  Writers will be encouraged to keep their work in a notebook and can use extra time to edit previous writing.