Paper Bag Paragraph Writing
In this 4 week course students practice writing basic paragraphs using a paper bag model.
Andrea Hardman, IEW Registered Instructor
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5.0
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will receive a homework assignment after each class in pdf form.Grading
Teacher will leave verbal feedback after each assignment.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
Beginner Level
Over the course of 4 weeks, students will use paper bags to model how to orally present and write paragraphs about relatable topics. By using the paper bags, students will have a visual experience to relate the topic sentence, detail sentences, and conclusion sentences into their writing. Topics include, but are not limited to family, friends, sports, games, favorites, and future. Throughout the class, students will have access to 30-minute weekly pre-recorded videos with the teacher modeling the process, interact with sorting and matching activities, and practice with assignments that can be shared in the classroom verbally and in written form. Students have the option to play guessing games with other students and/or teacher through video recordings posted to the classroom.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the basic structure of a paragraph format.Students will learn to use adjectives as describing words.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Paragraph Format
Students will be introduced to the paragraph format using a paper bag as a symbol. We will work through a model paragraph structure for students to share orally or in writing. 1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Paragraphs with Descriptive Words
Students will practice using the paper bag model for a second paragraph and learn how to use adjectives for description. Lesson 3:
Paragraphs with Figurative Language for Description
Students will practice a third paragraph using the paper bag model and will learn to use a simile for added description. Lesson 4:
Paragraphs with Added Support
Students will practice writing a fourth paragraph using the paper bad model and will learn how to add extra support to each detail sentence. Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Student should have experience with sentence writing as we will be stringing sentences into a paragraph format.
Supply List
Students will need access to a bag (lunch bag, grocery bag, etc) as well as toys or trinkets from around the house related to games, favorites, and family. Alternatively, they may use paper and pencil to draw items.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Idaho Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I have been a teacher for over 20 years in middle and elementary schools, as well as a teacher on Outschool since 2018. I enjoy teaching the writing process and making it applicable to students.Reviews
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$15
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