Non-Fiction Writing Class - Writing a Biography Fact File Inspired by Lego
In this self-paced lesson, learners will write their own biography inspired by the history of Lego. Learners will be inspired by the history of Lego, and write their own biography of the family who created our favourite colorful bricks!
Ms Riot: Empowering Teens Through Education
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What's included
1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Learners will have the opportunity to write their own biography and submit it to me.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This is a great opportunity to stretch the writing experiences of your Lego-fanatic. Once enrolled, your learner will have instant access to a variety of resources, including a pre-recorded video and downloadable materials. These are printable support sheets to help your learner. Your child’s writing can be submitted for personalized feedback. I’ll highlight their strengths and suggest areas for improvement. If you prefer, feedback can be customized to focus solely on positive aspects or to include multiple areas for development based on your learner’s needs. - Learners will watch a 17-minute animated video detailing how Lego was invented. This engaging story will inspire your child and provide a fascinating foundation for their writing. - Learners will sort a timeline of key events in Ole Christiansen's life, the inventor of Lego. This activity helps them understand the chronology and prepare to write a short biography or fact file about him. - Learners will watch a ten minute lesson detailing the writing project and learning about the features of biographies. The lesson introduces learners to the essential features of biographies, equipping them with the knowledge to write one effectively. To aid their writing, learners will receive examples of biographies, including those of Walt Disney and Alan Turing. They’ll also have access to sentence starters and a word bank, providing all the support they need to craft their own compelling biography. Why This Course? - Combines Fun and Learning: Merges the excitement of Lego with the development of valuable writing skills. - Flexible and Accessible: Allows learners to progress at their own pace with easily accessible materials.
Learning Goals
Learners will explore the structure and elements of biographiesBy sorting a timeline of Ole Kirk Christiansen’s life events and synthesizing information from the animated video, learners will enhance their ability to gather, analyze, and organize data.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)1 Lesson
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Writing a biography fact file
This lesson is inspired by the history of Lego. Learners explore the language used with a biography or fact file before writing their own. Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined January, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Brighton
Greetings! I'm Ms. Riot, a creative teacher (certified, qualified and experienced) from London, England. My teaching adventure began at university with the completion of my 4-year degree (Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Primary Education) back in 2007.
In the UK, we achieve our QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) through additional exams and proven experience which I also achieved in 2007. My dissertation allowed me to carry out research into how we can motivate young learners to want to read more. I completed one of my student teaching placements in Arizona, USA and I worked as the Literacy Lead for two summers at a not-for-profit camp in New York, USA.
As an elementary classroom teacher, I developed creative classrooms where students felt safe enough to fail. My passion for reading also allowed me to develop a new career as a high school librarian, teaching reading lessons across the school. I have also taught students English up to the age of 16 at a prestigious online school.
More recently, I have worked within the learning department in a large museum, teaching at a range of online schools and designing curriculum for education resource companies. I also deliver lectures to trainee teachers.
At the heart of my teaching philosophy lies a belief that learning should be an adventure, sprinkled with curiosity and laughter. We can be serious about learning without it always being too serious.Reviews
Self-Paced Class
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Ages: 8-12
