Ms. Colleen's Writing Workshop For Ages 8-11, Small Class Size-Certified Teacher
In this engaging writing workshop, students will focus on opinion, informational, narrative and poetry writing. Students will read a short passage on the writing focus of the week. Students will then practice essential writing skills by using a graphic organizer, paragraph formation, practice editing skills and adding descriptive words to their writing.
Ms. Colleen B.Ed, B.A, Licensed Elementary Teacher
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4.9
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What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
Each learner is unique. Students may require extra time outside of class to finish writing. If time outside of class is needed, students can submit their piece of writing to me for feedback.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Learners can join in anytime! Please note, this is not a guided reading class (meaning direct reading instruction), however students will be reading a passage aloud. Please note their will be seasonal writing options for learners, for example Holidays. Please see writing topics below. ** Please note, class may go over the scheduled time depending on learners' needs. Each student is unique. If learners need extra time outside of class, learners can submit their piece of writing for feedback. This class is a great way for your learner to practice essential reading and writing skills. Each week learners will take turns reading aloud a writing prompt of opinion, informational, narrative or poetry writing. These prompt examples will help learners with their writing. Then students will practice writing a piece of their own base on the week's form of writing. Come write in a positive and encouraging environment! * Handouts will be posted early Monday mornings. Please print out any resources your learner may need. * Please note: for poetry writing, students will complete two poems. Class Outline: Reading Part: * The reading part of the lesson introduces learners to a specific type of writing. * Writing prompt will be screenshared. * Learners will take turns reading aloud. Please see list of what our writing focus will be for each class. Writing Part: * Learners will share their ideas on what they are going to write about. * Learners will complete a graphic organizer to organizer their thoughts for their writing. Learners can copy down any ideas I have modelled on my screen onto their graphic organizer. I will model how to use a graphic organizer. Graphic organizers are provided or learners can bring a piece of paper to class to make their own. * I will model an example of the form of writing. (see weekly writing style/topics below) Students are encouraged to help me with the writing part. * Learners will then do their own piece of writing using their graphic organizer for support and my writing model. * Please note this is not a spelling class. Learners are encourage to spell words used in their graphic organizer correctly and are encourage to sound out words to the best of their ability. * Learners will have several opportunities to have support from me. Learners will work on editing: capitals, periods, missing words, etc. * Learners will be encouraged to add descriptive words to their writing. A list will be screenshared. * Learners will use a check list to make sure they have included all details for the writing style/topic of the week. * Sharing circle: Learners will share their writing with the class. Forms of reading and writing: Week of Sept 4- Opinion - Cats or Dogs? Week of Sept 11- Informational - Caribou Week of Sept 18 - Opinion - Fidget Spinners Week of Sept 25 - Poetry - Acrostic Week of Oct 2 - Narrative Writing - Splash Week of Oct 9 - Informational - Vertebrates Week of Oct 16 - Opinion - Should Parents Help Children With Homework? Week of Oct 23 - Poetry - Concrete Week of Oct 30- Opinion - Should Students Participate In P.E Class Each Day? Week of Nov 6 - Narrative - Ice Cream Week of Nov 13 - Poetry - Couplet Week of Nov 20 - Informational - Vitamins in Veggies Week of Nov 27 - Opinion - Books or Movies? Week of Dec 4 - Poetry - Holiday/Christmas Cinquains Week of Dec 11 - Poetry - Holiday/Christmas Cinquains Week of Dec 18 - Legend Writing Prompt - Holiday/Christmas Theme Week of Jan 8 - Narrative Writing - Mystery Week of Jan 15 - Informational - Water Cycle Week of Jan 22 - Opinion - Should Students Learn Cursive Writing? Week of Jan 29 - Poetry - Quatrain Week of Feb 5 - Opinion - Should Young Athletes Get Trophy's? Week of Feb 12 - Opinion - Fidget Spinners Week of Feb 19 - Narrative - Transition Word Focus Week of Feb 26 - Informational - Preventing Fires Week of March 4 - Poetry - Limerick - St. Patrick's Day Week of March 11 - Narrative - If I Found A Four Leaf Clover Week of March 18 - Opinion - What Piece Of Playground Equipment Needed? Week of March 25 - Poetry - Bio Poem Week of April 1 - Poetry - April Diamante Poem Week of April 8th - Narrative - Shuddered Window Mystery Week of April 15th - Poetry - Haiku Week of April 22 - Informational - Giant Pandas Week of April 29th - Opinion - Is Chocolate Healthy? Week of May 6th - Narrative Writing Week of May 13th - Poetry - Narrative Week of May 20th - Opinion - Should Schools Have Uniforms? Week of May 27 - Informational - Australian River Turtle Week of June 3rd - Poetry - Parody Week of June 10th - Opinion - Hero
Learning Goals
This class will help learners practice reading proficiency, fluency, vocabulary, writing organization and sentence structure skills.
Learners will practice using a graphic organizer to organize thoughts before writing.
Learners will practice using a checklist.
Learners will practice writing using paragraph formation.
Learners will practice reading aloud a writing prompt passage.
Learners will practice editing skills.
Learners will practice adding descriptive words to their writing.
Other Details
Supply List
* Graphic Organizer will be provided * Paper and pencil * Writing paper will be provided - this is optional to print out.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2020
4.9
353reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Mount Saint Vincent University
Hello, my name is Ms. Colleen. I am a certified licensed elementary school teacher. I have been a classroom teacher for over 12 years in Nova Scotia, Canada. Throughout my teaching career, I have taught students from primary to grade 8 and look forward to bring my teaching knowledge to the online classroom. I also have experience teaching ESL lessons on an online setting.
Teaching young children is my passion! I choose engaging and meaningful activities to help support life long learning. I strive to produce a positive and encouraging class environment where learners will want to participate, helping to support learners in achieving their academic goals.
I have a Bachelor of Education Degree and a Child and Youth Degree both from Mount Saint Vincent University. I also hold a Child and Youth Worker Diploma and an Early Childhood Education Diploma both from the Institute For Human Services Education. I also have received my Outschool ACE certification.
I have been a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters, being a big sister to a grade 5 child. I have been a swimming instructor teaching children from the infant age to adults. In my spare time, I enjoy playing the piano, reading, hiking and having fun with my small dog Belle.
I can not wait to help support your child's literacy and math skills. See you in the classroom. - Ms. Colleen TaylorReviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
35 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
2-5 learners per class
