Mastering the Paragraph: Essentials for Strong Writing
In this 2-week, self-paced class, students review the elements of a paragraph (topic sentence, supporting details, and closing sentence) and practice writing effective paragraphs.
Christine- Little Reading Coach
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What's included
5 pre-recorded lessons
2 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1-2 hours per week. *Students will play Blooket to show knowledge of paragraph structure and information about The Titanic *Students will write two practice paragraphsProgress Report
The instructor will send weekly progress reports on Fridays if work has been completed.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Being able to write an effective paragraph is essential for students. Not only do they need to write paragraphs before writing essays and research papers, but paragraph writing will be used in all different classes, including science and math. Class activities include: lesson videos, guided notes, Blooket, reading and highlighting a nonfiction text, defining vocabulary, answer reading comprehension questions and writing paragraphs. The first practice paragraph will focus on a topic about the student's own life, and the second is based on an informational/nonfiction passage about The Titanic. All writing assignments can be submitted for teacher feedback :). The instructor will send weekly progress reports on Fridays if work has been completed.
Learning Goals
Recognize elements of a paragraph (topic sentence, supporting details, closing sentence)Utilize text evidence from an informational text to support ideas in writing
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum5 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Paragraphs I
View lesson video, complete guided notes, and take Blooket quiz. Lesson 2:
Paragraphs II
Practice paragraph writing by composing a well-written paragraph based on a prompt. **Submit for feedback. 1 assignment
Lesson 3:
The Titanic I
Practice note-taking skills by reading, highlighting, and answering reading comprehension questions with a nonfiction text. Lesson 4:
The Titanic II
View video lesson to review vocabulary and reading comprehension questions Other Details
Learning Needs
*This class accommodates those with learning differences including ADHD, Autism, dyslexia, dysgraphia, etc.
*Read-aloud video, lesson videos, guided notes, review videos, and graphic organizers are provided.
Parental Guidance
The Titanic informational text does include drowning and death.
Blooket is also used for each text. Students don't need an account to access the activities.
Supply List
*Teacher provided materials (paragraph assignments, guided notes, nonfiction text, reading questions and vocabulary graphic organizer) *Pen/pencil *Highlighter
Joined June, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Phoenix
Bachelor's Degree in English from Centenary College
Teacher is a certified Teacher of English (K-12) and Reading Specialist (P-12) with over ten years of teaching experience. Reviews
Self-Paced Class
$18
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Ages: 9-12
