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Paragraph Writing: Practice Writing a New Paragraph Each Week!

Completed by 58 learners
Ages 8-11
Self-Paced Course
In this writing class, students will instruction and practice writing strong, cohesive paragraphs.
Average rating:
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Number of reviews:
(304 reviews)

6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher support
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6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
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Assignments
Students can complete the practice assignments for each lesson.
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Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 5
In this class, we will work on creating detailed, cohesive paragraphs every week.  I will give the students a new writing prompt for each lesson and explain how to write the different types of paragraphs based on our topic for the week. 

In the class video for each lesson, I model organized writing by giving the students examples of my own brainstorming and completed paragraphs. I show students how to create their own topic sentences and then fit their details with their topic.  Students can either write with me during the class video (pausing the video when needed) or write their paragraphs after they finish watching the video.  They can share their paragraphs with me by commenting on the classroom post or sending me a private message.  Either way, I will provide feedback and gentle constructive criticism. 

Students will complete practice activities for each lesson such as picking the best topic sentence and identifying the irrelevant details in a paragraph.

During each lesson, I will also post a scrambled paragraph in the classroom. Students will be asked to organize the sentences in order to form a good, complete paragraph. This activity will help the students practice paragraph organization by identifying a strong topic sentence, relevant details, and a good conclusion sentence.  I will also post the answer sheet to the scrambled paragraph, so students can check their work.

Learning Goals

Students will learn how to write strong, cohesive paragraphs by going through the writing process and ensuring that their details are relevant to their topic.

Syllabus

Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
6 Lessons
over 6 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Descriptive Paragraphs and Topic Sentences
 Students will learn how to write a clear descriptive paragraph with a strong topic sentence. 
Lesson 2:
Opinion Paragraphs and Supporting Details
 Students will learn how to argue their point of view in an opinion paragraph.  They will also learn how to make sure their detail sentences fit with their topic sentence. 
Lesson 3:
Expository Paragraphs and Unnecessary Details
 Students will learn how to write a paragraph explaining a process or activity.  They will also learn how to identify unnecessary details in their writing. 
Lesson 4:
Narrative Paragraphs and Transitional Words
 Students will learn how to write a paragraph that tells a brief story about an experience they've had.  They will also learn how to use transitional words to create a more cohesive paragraph. 

Other Details

Supply List
Students can bring paper and a pencil to class to work on their paragraphs.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined October, 2020
5.0
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Teacher expertise and credentials
South Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Hi! I teach a variety of English classes for elementary school through high school. I like to use multiple teaching strategies that appeal to all different learning styles in order to make learning fun and interesting.  I like to laugh and have fun in class, but I also strive to inspire my students to think critically and write well. I love to talk, but I don't like to lecture.  I want to hear from the learners!  My classes are interactive and full of opportunities for learners to share their thoughts and ideas. 

I am a certified English teacher with thirteen years of experience teaching secondary English. I graduated with honors from Lander University with a degree in English, and then I received my teaching degree from Coastal Carolina University three years later.  My first job was at a public school in South Carolina, where I taught for seven years. During my time there, I received the Golden Apple Award from a local tv station after being nominated by one of my students. 

Then, in 2012 my family and I moved to the Middle East where I taught high school English and fifth grade English at a private school in Kuwait.  After 6 years in the Middle East, we moved to Taiwan, and I worked online with ESL students in order to help them improve their English grammar and writing skills. I have really enjoyed working with so many wonderful students from all over the world!  While overseas, I continued my college courses in order to keep my teaching certificate updated and to explore new teaching ideas and strategies that I can apply to my current lessons. 

We moved back to the US in 2020, and I went back to classroom teaching  in 2022. I currently teach 10th, 11th, and 12th grade English classes at a local high school. However, I still enjoy teaching my Outschool classes, and I make sure to make time for my online students also. When I’m not teaching in some capacity or spending time with my family, I like trying new recipes, reading, and hiking. Fun fact about me:  I LOVE to travel and experience different cultures.  I have visited 17 countries so far and would love to add more to that list one day.

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