Self-Paced Class: Paragraph Construction Zone

 First of all, we need to understand what is and isn't a paragraph! So, in this class, we will learn the different jobs of each sentence in a paragraph. Beyond that, we'll talk about how we can be descriptive in our writing (words like "beautiful" and "yummy" will be banned!). Finally, students will write their own descriptive paragraph and submit it for a complete evaluation. 

 Let's tell stories! However, you can't forget about being descriptive! Even as we learn about how to narrate (tell a story), you should still be using strong words. This class will focus on using narrative and transition language in a paragraph. Once again, submit your paragraph for evaluation! 

 This time, we move into expository paragraphs, perhaps better understood as informational paragraphs. Students can answer a "why" question -- "If you were any animal, what would you be, and why?" -- or they can "expose" information on any topic that interests them. I've read tons of expository paragraphs about black holes and Minecraft, and I'm happy to evaluate more of them! 

 Let's argue! I mean... let's persuade! We'll take about ways to open a persuasive paragraph, what to write about, and how to offer reasons to convince our readers.