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Pokémon Professors: Writing an Informative Essay
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Ages 10-13
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8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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1-2 hours per week. Throughout the course, students will gradually assemble their informative essay. A master worksheet is provided for them to complete mini-goals lesson by lesson. By the end of the course, students will have written a 5-paragraph informative essay.Assessment
A project guide is provided, which includes a rubric. If requested, I will assess the student's final draft based on that rubric. Explanations for the assessment score would be included. Students may also message me with any questions about the mini-goals. Expect up to 3 days for responses regarding mini-goals and up to 7 days for project assessment, if requested. Parents/guardians may also use the rubric to provide their own assessment of their student's essay.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Calling all Pokémon professors! In this self-paced 8-lesson course, learners will will take on the role of a Pokémon professor who specializes in the relationships between Pokémon and humans. Their friend’s podcast needs help educating listeners on jobs involving Pokémon, other than becoming a trainer. Learners will choose one of three Pokémon-related jobs to research, setting the stage for their writing adventure! Throughout the course, learners will learn the essential skills needed to write an informative essay that engages and educates their audience. Learners will hone their skills in crafting strong thesis statements, organizing supporting paragraphs, and creating captivating introductions and conclusions. They'll also learn how to incorporate descriptive language and similes to make their essays more engaging for their audience. This course provides all the necessary tools to keep learners organized, including a master worksheet and course-provided articles. By blending the imaginative world of Pokémon with real-world writing skills, this course is perfect for learners who want to explore Pokémon in a unique way and improve their writing abilities!
Learning Goals
Develop and refine informative essay writing skills, including how to structure and outline their essayDevelop critical thinking and analytical skills through the research and writing processSyllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Hello, Professor!
In this lesson, students get introduced to the project and figure out which 3 articles they will read for research. Lesson 2:
The Thesis Statement
In this lesson, students learn about the thesis statement and begin finding main ideas for their essay. Lesson 3:
Supporting Paragraphs
In this lesson, students will learn how to find supporting details for their main ideas. Students will also learn how to write a body paragraph. Lesson 4:
The Introduction Paragraph
In this lesson, students will learn how to write an introduction paragraph, including hooks that will make their reader want to continue reading. Other Details
Parental Guidance
Class videos are accessed via Google Drive and do not require sign-in.
Pre-Requisites
Students should have the ability to read at a 4th/5th grade level.
Supply List
It is recommended that students have a way of taking notes, either on paper or digitally.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
All articles are custom-made for this course, ensuring that students have plenty of grade-appropriate information to draw from.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Redlands
Bachelor's Degree from University of California, Riverside
Associate's Degree from Riverside City College
I've taught in public schools and for a virtual private school. The course is adapted from a unit I did with my virtual students. Not only have I put a Pokémon spin on the unit, but I made slight changes to better aid students' progress. I’ve been a Pokémon fan since my childhood. I enjoy finding ways to incorporate Pokémon to help students access the content, and I believe students enjoy it too!Reviews
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