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Make it Personal: Using Truisms to Connect Your Readers' Hearts to Your Writing
Mrs. Rae Marie (Writing, Poetry, ACE Educator)
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(397)
Let's learn how basic truths about life can help you and your reader build an instant relationship! #ACADEMIC
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Your readers' initial interest and the lasting impact of your expository writing can be greatly enhanced by the use of truisms. Far too often, readers will never read beyond the first paragraph because we simply didn't catch their attention or make a personal connection with them. What a shame it is to pour your heart into your work, but to never see its impact on others.
In this session, we're going to learn exactly
* what a truism is and what it isn't,
* the...I've gladly been able to help students prepare their writing skills for state testing. Truisms often meant the difference in a low or high score for many of my students. Aside from that, I understand that as writers, we have a need to engage our readers on deeper levels. This class will help make this happen. I absolutely love to write and share the joy of writing, and I've taught writing for several years. I understand that writing isn't everyone's cup of tea, so I am beyond happy to share some ways to bring your words to the surface. Oftentimes, it's just a matter of sorting out what's happening in your brain and getting it to come out in the right order. I'm here for you!
I'll provide the prompting for writing during the session, as well as after. * lined-paper * pencils/erasers * Learners will need to be able to access Padlet. I will also provide some additional prompts, etc. for students to practice after our one-time session.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(397)
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS • B.A. (Education/cum Laude) • M.Ed. (Curriculum & Instruction/Magna cum Laude) • M.Ed. (Educational Leadership/Summa cum Laude) • ESL Certification • Principal Certification * Outschool ACE Educator * ...
Group Class
$22
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 23 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-6 learners per class
