Mastering the Art of Writing: Organize Your Ideas With Confidence!
Mastering the Art of Writing helps young writers develop strong organization skills to express their ideas clearly and confidently. Through engaging activities, students learn brainstorming, outlining, and creating structured sentences.
What's included
16 live meetings
12 in-class hoursAssignments
1-2 hours per week. 1-2 throughout the classAssessment
1-2 throughout the classClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
In Mastering the Art of Writing, we’ll cover the essentials of organizing ideas for clear and creative writing. Topics include: The structure of a paragraph Brainstorming and idea generation Creating outlines and story maps Structuring stories with a beginning, middle, and end Writing strong introductions and conclusions The class is structured around fun and interactive lessons that combine instruction, practice, and creativity. I’ll teach using a mix of engaging activities, including guided brainstorming sessions, story-building games, and visual aids like story maps and graphic organizers. Students will write their own five paragraph essay throughout the entirety of the course. My teaching style is hands-on and supportive, encouraging plenty of interaction and participation. You'll be involved through games, group discussions, and even short video clips to illustrate key concepts. I’ll provide feedback and support as you work, making sure each student gets the help they need to succeed and express their ideas with confidence. Expect lots of opportunities for collaboration, question-asking, and sharing your work with the class!
Learning Goals
Practice writing organized and thoughtful paragraphs with strong introductions and conclusions.Learn how to brainstorm ideas, create outlines, and structure stories with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)16 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Welcome to Writing!
Introduction to the course, goal setting, and a fun writing warm-up. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
From Thoughts to Words
Brainstorming techniques and turning ideas into structured plans. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Topic Sentences
How to create a strong topic sentence. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The Power of Paragraphs
Ways to structure a paragraph using the "hamburger" method. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
Lessons use visual aids, step-by-step guidance, and interactive activities to keep learners engaged. Flexible pacing, clear structure, and multisensory techniques—like graphic organizers and hands-on storytelling.
Parental Guidance
I plan to use various educational tools. Access to google suites will be necessary.
Pre-Requisites
Students should have basic background on how to write a complete sentence/paragraph.
Supply List
Students may need a pencil and paper to jot ideas. As well as access to google suite to complete work.
Language of Instruction
English (Level: B1)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We will utilize a mentor personal narrative text throughout as a model.
Joined February, 2025
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Teaching Certificates
New York Teaching Certificate in Special Education
New York Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
New York Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I have six years of experience teaching writing in my own 6th grade classroom. I also have experience with one on one tutoring to elementary aged students- both in person and virtually. Reviews
Live Group Course
$13
weekly2x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
2-6 learners per class
