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Sentence Stretchers: Mastering Sentence Expansion

In this fun and interactive lesson, Students will learn how to expand their basic sentences by incorporating adjectives, verbs, adverbs, and conjunctions to enhance their writing skills
Carlin King (BA (Hons), PGCE)
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What's included

1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 2
Beginner Level
What Will Be Taught?
In this engaging and interactive online class, young learners will be introduced to the fundamental building blocks of writing. Students will learn how to construct basic sentences before exploring techniques to expand them into more detailed and descriptive expressions. Through this class, children will gain a solid understanding of grammar, punctuation, and the use of vivid adjectives, adverbs, and conjunctions.

Topics We Will Cover:
Structuring basic sentences
Understanding and applying grammar and punctuation rules
Expanding sentences with adjectives, adverbs, and conjunctions
Introduction to verb tenses in writing
Sentence reordering and structure improvement

Class Structure:
Each session is designed to be dynamic and interactive, ensuring students remain engaged and motivated. The class will begin with a a fun activity where students reorder mixed-up sentences, reinforcing their understanding of sentence structure. We will then cover essential grammar and punctuation concepts, focusing on capital letters and punctuation marks.
Following this, I will guide the students through expanding a simple sentence, providing a model example for them to emulate. Students will then practice crafting their own sentences, with close guidance and support. The session will conclude with a fun, creative game where students write silly sentences using random picture prompts. They will have the opportunity to share their creations and receive feedback.

Teaching Style:
My teaching style is relaxed, encouraging, and student-centered. I focus on building a supportive environment where students feel comfortable expressing their ideas and practicing new skills. There is a balance of direct instruction and independent practice, with ample opportunities for interaction and discussion.

Learner Interaction:
Learners will have plenty of opportunities to interact with both me and their peers. Each lesson includes a mix of lectures, interactive games, and discussion segments. I encourage students to participate actively, share their work, and engage in group activities. After class, students can submit their writing for personalized feedback, helping them improve and gain confidence in their writing abilities.

This class is perfect for beginner writers looking to enhance their sentence-writing skills in a fun and supportive setting. By the end of the course, students will feel more confident in their ability to write complete, descriptive sentences, laying a strong foundation for future writing success.

Week starting 13th January-  Lesson 1: Exploring the Jungle
Focus on describing the sights and sounds of a vibrant jungle, using adjectives and sensory details to bring the setting to life.

Week starting 20th January - Lesson 2: A Day at the Beach
Emphasize the use of adverbs and conjunctions to create detailed sentences about a beach adventure, incorporating elements like the sun, sand, and sea.

Week starting 27th January - Lesson 3: Journey to Space
Encourage imaginative writing by constructing sentences about a space mission, highlighting the use of vivid verbs to describe actions and experiences in space.

Week starting 3 February - Lesson 4:  Under the Sea
Explore the ocean depths, using rich adjectives and adverbs to describe marine life and underwater landscapes.

Week starting 10 February- Lesson 5: Busy City Streets
Capture the hustle and bustle of city life, employing a variety of sentence structures to convey the dynamic environment of urban streets.

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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Hello, my name is Carlin King. I am a primary school teacher living and working in the United Kingdom. I have been a primary school teacher for more than ten years and love being part of the formative years. I have been trained in a number of different phonetic programmes including RWInc (Read, Write Inc). 

My greatest passion is teaching children to read and write. As a child, I loved to write stories. I found it came naturally to me as I was a total book worm. However, as a teacher, I have seen that many children struggle with creativity, vocabulary and sentence structure when it comes to their writing. When children have both a writing model and an interest in the subject matter - that is when creative writing takes shape. Engaging and exciting themes, fun and well-written books and fascinating historical events and characters are just some of the subjects I like to use in my writing lessons. These classes will be for primary school children roughly between the ages of 5-8. Basic phonetic knowledge needs to be there as we can then sound out and build sentences together.  

I am a firm believer in teaching phonics when it comes to fluent and confident reading. I have been teaching children to read throughout my teaching career and have had many experiences in different phonetic programmes. I decided to create my own phonic reading scheme, using what I know works, and make it engaging and exciting for children.
I believe teaching is about having fun and allowing children to get emersed in a subject. As a teacher, I strive to be a guide - allowing children to let their interest and curiosity drive their learning. As a child, I loved school and was privileged to go to more than one school as I spent my childhood living in different parts of Africa. I was born in Nambia and then moved to Ghana when I was nine years old.  As a teenager, I attended a wonderful boarding school in South Africa. I now live in England with my husband and two gorgeous babies

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weekly
1x per week
40 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
2-10 learners per class

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