Paragraph Writing Made Simple (Ages 8-11)
Over the course of 4 sessions, students will be introduced to the basics for writing a strong, organized paragraph! This course will give students, especially those who struggle to organize their thoughts, a framework and lots of practice.
AJ Crocker
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(46)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. For sessions 1, 2, and 3, students will be given homework that extends their class time learning and provides extra practice for each skill we are learning.Assessment
Students will be assessed based on their paragraph writing at the end of every session.Grading
The grades offered for this class will be based on a rubric for the RACES format. Students will be assessed on their ability to write a clear and organized paragraph that restates and answers a given prompt, cites meaningful evidence, explains evidence thoroughly, and summarizes the claim.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Is your child ready to take their writing to the next level? In this 4-session course, young writers ages 8-11 will learn the art of paragraph writing! Designed specifically for elementary students, this class covers everything from crafting strong introduction sentences to writing detailed supporting details and powerful conclusions. What We’ll Learn: Introduction Sentences: How to grab the reader’s attention right from the start. Supporting Details: Adding evidence, examples, and descriptions to make writing come alive. Transition Words: Linking ideas smoothly for better flow. Summarizing Sentences: Wrapping up thoughts with a strong ending. Class Structure: Each session begins with a fun writing challenge to spark creativity! We’ll then dive into a focused lesson on one part of a paragraph: Session 1: Introduction Sentences – Hook your reader! Session 2: Supporting Details – Add depth and description. Session 3: Transition Words & Flow – Connect your ideas seamlessly. Session 4: Concluding Sentences & Celebration – Write a powerful ending and share your best work! By the end of this course, students will have written four complete paragraphs and will get to celebrate their progress by sharing their favorite one with the class. This class encourages creativity, builds confidence in writing, and develops essential paragraph writing skills for elementary students. Why Join This Class? Perfect for students ages 8-11 looking to improve their writing skills. Engaging and interactive lessons designed to inspire young writers. Personalized feedback to help each student grow as a writer. A supportive environment where creativity and individual voice are celebrated. Enroll now and watch your child master the art of paragraph writing!
Learning Goals
Students will be able to answer any paragraph prompt in at least 6 sentences, providing a clear claim, strong evidence, meaningful explanation, and a summarizing sentence.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards4 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Outlining a Paragraph
Students will be introduced to the rules of basic paragraph writing, and look at a few different paragraph outlines. They will read a series of paragraphs and dissect the author's use of introductory sentences. Then we will choose our first topic and write our first paragraph, including an amazing introductory paragraph 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Supporting Details
No paragraph is complete without details! Students will explore different ways to add detail to their paragraph depending on the purpose and style. They will then outline a second paragraph - to write on their own time - with great supporting details. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Transition Words
Once a paragraph is written, adding transition words can only make it better! Today we focus on adding words and phrases that make our sentences flow. We explore different words that make our paragraph have a different voice. Then we outline our THIRD paragraph - to be written on their own time - with great transition words. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Summarizing & writing strong paragraphs
On the last day of class, students will learn how to write a summarizing statement to end their paragraphs. Then, students will practice outlining, researching, and writing a full paragraph on their own. We will finish up with a celebration of all our hard work and share our favorite paragraph from the week. No homework! 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class is designed to support all learners. It can be especially helpful for those with executive function difficulties related to ADHD, ASD, and other neurodiverse profiles.
Pre-Requisites
Students will be most successful if they are able to construct a simple sentence and write it by hand. Accommodations for those who require speech-to-text or typed responses can be made.
Supply List
Please print out each linked handout prior to the session.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2023
4.9
46reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Colorado State University
I am currently an elementary librarian, but I've been a teacher since 2007! I love writing, but I also know that it can be extremely challenging while you're learning to write longer essays and topics.
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Live Group Course
$50
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
2-10 learners per class
