Paragraph Writing Made Easy
In this multi-week class, students will become better writers by learning strategies to help them write excellent 4-6 sentence paragraphs. To enhance these paragraphs, they will learn more about sentence basics, grammar, and word choice.
Dawn Sifuentes
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(343)
What's included
7 live meetings
5 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Homework will be given if students need more practice after class with the concept that was learned in class. Homework will depend on individual need.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
Do you struggle with paragraph writing or just want to improve your writing skills? Well, this 6 week class will help you not only be a better writer, but to do so with confidence! Learners will focus on the basics of sentence writing at first, honing in on the proper use of capitalization, punctuation, complete thought, sentence structure, and grammar. After mastering these skills, learners will begin to learn how to put a paragraph together and build on their word choice to enhance their own writing. Students will learn in a variety of ways by listening to lecture, watching video clips, viewing slideshows, playing games, listening to and singing fun songs, and practicing their writing skills. Here is a breakdown of our weekly lessons: Week 1: Sentence Basics- Complete Thoughts and Types of Sentences Week 2: Sentence Basics- Capitalization and Punctuation Week 3: Sentence Basics- Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs, and Pronouns Week 4: Paragraph Basics- Main Idea/Topic Sentences Week 5: Paragraph Basics- Details and Word Choice Week 6: Paragraph Basics- Closing/Concluding Sentences Week 7: Putting It All Together- Writing an Excellent Paragraph
Learning Goals
Students will learn that a sentence is a complete thought.
Students will learn about proper sentence structure and different kinds of sentences.
Students will learn basic grammar, punctuation, and capitalization.
Students will learn the basic set up of a paragraph, using a main idea/topic, details, and a concluding sentence.
Students will learn that their choice of words can enhance their writing to make it more interesting.
Students will be able to write an excellent 4 to 6 sentence paragraph about a topic.
Other Details
Supply List
Students should have pencil and paper to practice writing skills. There may be practice sheets provided in the classroom some weeks.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
343reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Lourdes College
I have been a classroom teacher for 18 years and I have taught third grade for the last 11 years. I have always enjoyed teaching writing and English Language Arts to young students. It is one of my passions.Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly or $140 for 7 classes1x per week, 7 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
2-8 learners per class
