In this weekly writing camp, learners will learn and apply a writing strategy each class. They will brainstorm ideas and write a multiparagraph paper in each class. Learners will write in a different writing genre each week. The classes do not build upon each other. Learners are welcome to join anytime. 


In this class, learners will … 

⭐️ Be introduced to the writing genre for the week
⭐️ Have a mini lesson on the writing strategy
⭐️ Brainstorm ideas with a graphic organizer
⭐️ Apply the strategy to their writing
⭐️ Write a multiparagraph paper



Below is a breakdown of each class’s structure:

         ✏️ INTRODUCTION ✏️

Learners will be introduced to the weekly genre and will have a short minilesson on the writing strategy for the day. 


            ✏️  BRAINSTORM ✏️

Learners will choose their writing topic. The writing topic must fit with the writing genre and the writing strategy. I will give some writing topic examples. Learners may choose one of my example topics or may choose their own topic. They will use a graphic organizer to brainstorm ideas. 


                  ✏️ WRITE ✏️

Learners will use their graphic organizer to write a multiparagraph paper. I will show an example to the learners. As learners write, I will be available to assist with the writing. Learners will practice applying the writing strategy to their writing. 


                  ✏️  SHARE  ✏️

At the end of class, learners will share their writing with the group. 


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    **** COMMON CORE STANDARDS ADDRESSED IN THIS CLASS ***


             CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.


              CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.


              CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.3
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.


              CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. 

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     📝   Topics for Fall 2024  📝


Week of September 1, 2024: Sequence Writing
Strategy 1: Create a Sequence Map - Describe a sequence in your life. 
Strategy 2: Time of Events - Create a timeline of events that occur in a sequence. 


Week of September 8, 2024: Narrative Writing
Strategy 1: What If? - Think of something in your life and create a “what if …” story. 
Strategy 2: If Only - Think of something you wished existed and write a story on how your life would be different. 


Week of September 15, 2024: Informative Writing
Strategy 1: Heart Mapping - Brainstorm what you love.
Strategy 2: Favorite Object - Describe an object that is your favorite


Week of September 22, 2024: Personal Narrative
Strategy 1: Defining Moment - Write about a defining moment in your life. 
Strategy 2: Storyboard - Create a storyboard to describe an event in your life. 


Week of September 29, 2024: How-to Informative Writing
Strategy 1: Create a Diagram - Use a diagram to sequence your ideas. 
Strategy 2: Create an Outline - Use an outline to sequence your steps. 


Week of October 6, 2024: Persuasive Writing
Strategy 1: Make Your Point - Write out the important points in your persuasion. 
Strategy 2: Change the World - Write a persuasive letter to change an important issue. 


Week of October 14, 2024: Personal Narrative
Strategy 1: Defining Moment - Write about a defining moment in your life. 
Strategy 2: Descriptive Person - Write a description of a person from your life. 


Week of October 20, 2024: Opinion Writing
Strategy 1: Opinion Web - Design reasons to support your opinion on a topic. 
Strategy 2: Opinions in the Real World - Create an opinion on something in your community (restaurant, movie, book, etc.)


Week of October 27, 2024: Historical Fiction Writing
Strategy 1: Real vs Imaginary Information - Write a historical fiction story using real facts and some imaginary details. 
Strategy 2: Zoom In - Write about a specific event in history from one person’s perspective. 


Week of November 3, 2024: Sequence Writing
Strategy 1: BME - Organize a sequence into beginning, middle, and ending events.
Strategy 2: Sequencing Timeline - Use a timeline to organize the events of a sequence. 


Week of November 10, 2024: Narrative Writing
Strategy 1: Piece Together - Create a story by piecing together the story elements. 
Strategy 2: Story Wheel - Use a “wheel” to design the parts of your story. 


Week of November 17, 2024: Informative Writing
Strategy 1: Four Square Notes - Create facts and details using a four square mat. 
Strategy 2: Informative Web - Create a web of ideas/details on a topic. 


Week of November 24, 2024: NO CLASS
*** You will not be charged this week. ***


Week of December 1, 2024: Compare and Contrast
Strategy 1: Comparison Circle - Use the circle to compare similarities and differences between two topics. 
Strategy 2: Two People Comparison - List ways two people are similar and how they are different from each other. 


Week of December 8, 2024: Personal Narrative
Strategy 1: 5 W’s - Describe the who, what, where, when, and why for an event in your life. 
Strategy 2: Memory Lane - List your memories from an event in your life.