Self-Paced Class: Write a Descriptive Paragraph

Paragraphs are the building blocks of writing, so it's critical that students master this form before moving on to longer styles of composition. 

In this one-time self-paced class, which uses a pre-recorded video, students will learn the basics of paragraph construction, such as the required sentence types, as well as techniques for brainstorming descriptive details and how to write strong topic and concluding sentences. 

Once students complete the homework, they should submit their paragraph to me for an evaluation that analyzes their grammar, structure, and overall writing style. 

Although this is a video-based class, I still love it when students interact with me in the online classroom or through messages. I often send video feedback as well for a personal touch. Of course, each evaluation is personalized to the student. 

The evaluation will give students and parents a clear understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the learner's writing based on the paragraph.  

The video begins with a fun warmup that engages students, followed by clear instruction on how to organize and compose a paragraph. Throughout the video, I use interactive activities, such as asking students to choose the best sentence for a topic sentence. 

At the start of class, students will receive a worksheet they can use to follow along through the video.