Course Objectives:

•  Learn to vary sentence structure and length.
•  Learn to write clear detailed sentences with adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions.
•  Learn the different types of sentences: declarative, imperative, interrogative, exclamatory.
•  Learn to use transitions and subordinate conjunctions effectively. 
•  Learn different types of figurative language like similes and hyperboles to enhance their paragraphs 
•  Revise paragraphs to make them perfectly powerful and interesting. 

My love of writing started when I was 8 years old and hasn't stopped. 

I'm a published author (fiction and nonfiction,) writing teacher, and tutor who's worked with gifted and struggling kids for over 20 years. I saw a gap and a need when it came to writing because children didn't have a basic knowledge of sentence structure or paragraph writing. I developed a program with fun techniques to engage them to write powerful and sometimes silly sentences. The techniques seemed to work with kids who loved writing as well as those who didn't. I'm excited to bring my program online to an even bigger audience. 

What parents are saying:

Gina is a phenomenal writing teacher! We have loved working with her. We have a range of ages and she is great at adapting to their ages and learning styles. She's very patient and good at helping them focus. My kids have learned so much and been stretched and challenged in the area of writing. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to advance in any area of writing! - Bethany mother of K, 1st, 3rd, 4th grade tutored students.

Homework Offered
To get the most out of this class it is encouraged for learners to turn in their paragraphs if not finished in class.
• Learner may need to complete their paragraph assignment outside of class. 
• OPTIONAL: Learner should turn in a "clean" paragraph via google docs or the classroom message center for evaluation.
• OPTIONAL: Parents are responsible to making sure homework is turned in for assessment or an evaluation cannot be guaranteed. 
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Personal assessments are available on request. 
• All students are required to participate in class discussions verbally or via text box. 
• This class comes with one evaluation due several days after the class ends. 
Parents are responsible to making sure homework is turned in for assessment or an evaluation cannot be guaranteed. 
Grades Offered