Procedural Creative Writing Club
In this ongoing class, students will meet once a week to practice how-to writing with a creative topic. Students will write the procedure. They will brainstorm the steps and write a paragraph. #creative
Teacher Julie
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(295)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
There is no assigned homework in this course, but students are encouraged to share their writing at home. If students do not complete their writing in class, they are encouraged to finish their writing after class.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
In this ongoing class, students will write a procedural paragraph. They will brainstorm the different steps, use transition words, and write a paragraph. Below is a breakdown of the class:
****** INTRODUCE THE TOPIC ******
At the beginning of the class, I will introduce the topic. Students will be writing steps on the given topic.
****** BRAINSTORM ******
I will model how to fill out the graphic organizer. Then, students will fill out their graphic organizer with their own ideas. Students will complete the organizer by:
- Drawing a quick sketch of each step
- Writing each step
- Adding details to each step
- Choosing a transition word for each step
****** USE TRANSITION WORDS ******
Students will use transition words for each step in their writing. I will provide students with a handout of different possible transition words. The transition word choices will include transitions for:
- Beginning transition words
- Ordinal transition words
- Other sequence transition words
- Ending transition words
****** WRITE A PARAGRAPH ******
Students will use their graphic organizer to write a paragraph. We will do the following steps during the writing stage.
- MODEL: I will model how to write the paragraph.
- INDEPENDENT WRITING TIME: Students will write their own paragraph.
- CHECK-IN: I will check-in with each student. They will share their ideas with me.
- DRAWING: Students will draw a picture when they are finished.
****** SHARE THE WRITING ******
Students will share their paragraph with the class.
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****** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ******
In this class, students DO NOT ....
- Revise their writing
- Edit their writing
- Worry about spelling
This class is a good fit for students who ...
- Can already write sentences
- Are creative
- Enjoy writing time
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MY CREDENTIALS
- Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education
- Minor in Reading
- Classroom teacher for 11 years
- Online educator for 4 years
- Reading and math intervention teacher for 3 years
- Passionate about writing
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***** Summer 2024 Topics *****
Week of June 10, 2024: How to Live in a Sandcastle
Week of June 16, 2024: How to Find Buried Treasure
Week of June 23, 2024: How to Fly Around the World
Week of June 30, 2024: How to Grow a Money Tree
Week of July 7, 2024: How to Live With a Grizzly Bear
Week of July 14, 2024: NO CLASS - YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED.
Week of July 21, 2024: How to Scare a Shark
Week of July 28, 2024: How to Catch an Underwater Sea Creature
Week of August 4, 2024: How to Mail a Whale
Week of August 11, 2024: How to Be the Best WaterfallLearning Goals
In this class, students will be able to:
- Brainstorm steps in a graphic organizer
- Use transition words
- Write a paragraph
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need the following materials for class: - Class Handout (This will be posted in the classroom before class.) - Pencil - Notebook or Writing Paper
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
295reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Montana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Montana State University - Northern
I have been a certified teacher for the past 14 years. I was an elementary classroom teacher for 11 years, and I am currently a reading and math teacher. Over the years, I have recognized how difficult writing can be for students. Students need lots of writing practice to grow into successful writers. Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
1-9 learners per class
