170
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Soaring Scribes: Beginner Writing Techniques Level 2

Completed by 36 learners
Ages 8-11
Live Group Class
This 8 week course is Level 2 of the three part series "Soaring Scribes". Beginner writers will continue to discover the step-by-step methods used to write about fascinating subjects with a formal writing process!
Michelle Myers, English by the Books
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(85 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 8 weeks
2-8 learners per class
45 min

What’s included

8 live meetings
6 in-class hours

Class Experience

This is the second class a three part series to cover formal writing techniques for beginners.  *Learners must have completed Level 1 or have permission from the teacher.*  Students will learn how to take notes with key word outlines, write their own fables from outlines, and author narrative stories with story sequence charts.  Not only will students gain foundational writing skills, but they will also explore stylistic elements to embellish their original works. 

Additionally, students will have the chance to improve their public speaking skills by presenting both oral reports from key word outlines and written works in a small, encouraging group.  Likewise, students will also have the opportunity to gain audience listening skills while providing constructive feedback to their classmates based on writing techniques covered in class.

*Students are expected to be independent readers to be successful in this class.  No prior writing instruction is necessary.  Students with some beginner writing experience who would like to gain a formal writing process will also benefit from this class.  
**All students must purchase the IEW student workbook "All Things Fun and Fascinating" by Lori Verstegen.  See link in "Materials" section below.

Class Itinerary:
Unit 3:  Stories from Around the World
Week 1 - Lesson 9, Borrowing a Conflict

Unit 4:  Summarizing References
Week 2 - Lesson 10, Busy Beavers
Week 3 - Lesson 11, A Bird with a Tasty Nest
Week 4 - Lesson 12, Honeybees
Week 5 - Lesson 13, Army Ants
Week 6 - Lesson 14, Amazing Animal Homes

Unit 5:  Writing from Pictures
Week 7 - Lesson 15, The Kite Ride
Week 8 - Lesson 16, The Fishing Trip

Learning Goals

The main goal is for all students to gain a foundational writing process and stylistic elements to guide them in getting their thoughts on paper in an organized manner.  These skills will help students grow towards more challenging writing assignments with improved confidence.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
External Sources: On occasion, this class uses Blooket.com to play review games created by the teacher. No account sign up is necessary. Games are shared on the Zoom screen while students are given a link to play the game live with the teacher and classmates.
Supply List
1.  All students must purchase IEW's "All Things Fun and Fascinating" to participate in this class.  https://iew.com/shop/products/all-things-fun-fascinating  
2.  Parents may download a complimentary "Student Resource Notebook" ebook from IEW upon purchase.  See instructions in your book.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Meet the teacher

Michelle Myers, English by the Books
Joined May, 2020
5.0
85reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been teaching formal writing methods in our homeschool and in co-ops for the past four years.  I've had the privilege of coming alongside students as they find their written voice using the skills they have gained.

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