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US Geography: States and Capitals 3-DAY CAMP
State Research Report: Explore and Write About Your Favorite State
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 6
In this history and writing class, students are in for an epic journey! Throughout this adventure, they'll dive deep into the heart and soul of a state of their choosing, unraveling its mysteries, uncovering its treasures, and crafting a multi-paragraph informational essay. Here is a guide for what will be taught each week: Week 1 Day 1 Geography-With maps, pictures, and captivating slideshows, students will voyage through the 50 states, exploring regions, landforms, and the bodies of...
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2.A Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2.B Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2.C Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2.D Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2.E Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2.B Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2.C Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2.D Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2.E Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2.A Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2.B Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2.C Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2.D Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2.E Establish and maintain a formal style. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2.F Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the information or explanation presented.
I have been teaching writing for 25 years and love to foster a love for writing in my students.
Homework Offered
Students will have some time in class to research their state and write paragraphs, but there will be times they will need to finish outside of the live class.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
I offer to grade the essay with a rubric and give written feedback that can be used in a homeschool students portfolio.Grades Offered
Printed Class Handouts Pencil
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Students will be using the Internet to research the state of their choice. We will be using Kidzsearch, Kiddle and Safe Kids Search engines.
Students will be using the Internet to research the state of their choice. We will be using KidzSearch, Kiddle and Safe Kids Search engines. The writing materials in this class have been created by the teacher. Some Nearpod slideshows will be used for the history portion of this course.
Hi, friends! Welcome to my class! My courses are in all elementary academic areas along with some crafting classes. I love teaching! I come to you with 20 years of teaching experience and have taught all subjects in grades PK-4. I earned my...
Group Class
$30
weekly or $180 for 12 classes2x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-6 learners per class