Paragraph It! Paragraph Made Simple on Demand
In this Self-paced course, students will be taught a great approach to paragraph writing. Breaking it down into five simple steps can make the paragraph writing process more manageable and less intimidating for any students!
Rhonda Parker, M. Ed.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(875)
What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssessment
Learner will receive a critique of the paragraph that is submitted at the end of class.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Beginner Level
The Objective: Students will learn the components of a complete paragraph. This class will be taught via video instructions. The instructor will follow the process via a guided set of slides. The learner will be encouraged to watch the process first and then follow the format along with the instructor the second time around. After the guided instructions, learners are expected to create a pargraph and submit via email to the instructor. The class will be available for six weeks so the students can review and practice. The instructor encourages students to ask questions via email. At the end of the class, students are expected to submit an original paragraph of their own. Once the teacher received the paragraph, she will provide the student with feedback and send them a digital file of notes. Thank you
Learning Goals
Students will learn to write a complete paragraph by using a specific format. Students will follow the steps on the to build a paragraph. At the end of the section, students are asked to follow the format independently and email a complete paragraph to the instructor along with any questions.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
What is a paragraph?
-What is a paragraph
-Paragraph Formula
-Components of a Paragraph
-Steps leading to a Well-thought-out Paragraph
-Introduction and Completion of Step 1 10 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
The Paragraph Layout
-Introduction to Layout
-Completion of the Layout
-Brainstorming ideas about the topic 6 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Turning Thoughts Into Sentences
-Complete Sentences
-Turn fragments into complete sentences. 7 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
The Paragraph
-Formatting the Paragraph
-Combine sentences to format a paragraph Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students should be familiar with writing complete sentences.
Supply List
Paper, Pencil, Pen with Erasable Ink, Dictionary, Thesaurus
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Students are encouraged to use resources such as a dictionary, theasaurus, encyclopedia, etc.
Joined October, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
With over twenty-five years of teaching experience across elementary, middle school, junior high, and high school levels, I have had the pleasure of educating students in a diverse array of subjects, including Reading, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics. Despite this varied teaching portfolio, my true passion lies in the art of Writing. The ability to guide students in expressing themselves clearly and creatively through writing has always been a deeply rewarding aspect of my career.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$9
weekly6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 8-13
