$34
per weekStrategies for Writing Camp
Completed by 7 learners
Ages 8-11
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
2x per week
1-9 learners per class
50 min
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Intermediate Level
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. ***************************************************************************** **** 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. ****************************************************************************************** 📝 Topics for Winter/Spring 2025 📝 Week of January 5, 2025: Opinion Writing - Strategy 1: Parts of a Topic - Create features and characteristics for your topic. - Strategy 2: Support Your Reasons With a Definition, Example, or a Story - Provide additional details to support your opinion. Week of January 12, 2025: Informative Writing - Strategy 1: Expert Map - Create a map on expert topics. Choose one topic to write on. - Strategy 2: Question-Answer - Write questions your audience would like to know about the topic. In your writing, answer these questions. Week of January 19, 2025: Personal Narrative - Strategy 1: Focus in Time - Create a timeline and write about a moment in time - Strategy 2: Build Suspense - Draw out an event to build suspense and excitement Week of January 26, 2025: Persuasive Writing - Strategy 1: Problem-Solution Structure - Use a specified structure to organize and create the persuasive writing piece. - Strategy 2: Prove it - Elaborate a persuasive writing piece with reasons and details. Week of February 2, 2025: How-To Informative Writing - Strategy 1: Create a Sequence - Outline the sequence on how to do a skill. - Strategy 2: Use Imagery - Draw out the sequence step - by - step. Describe each sequence in detail. Week of February 9, 2025: Narrative Story Writing - Strategy 1: What’s the Inside Story? - Describe a character’s feelings and thoughts throughout the story. - Strategy 2: Picture It - Draw pictures that tell a story. Write your story based on your pictures. Week of February 16, 2025: Descriptive Writing - Strategy 1: Observe Closely - Use descriptive language to vividly describe an object. - Strategy 2: What Do You Hear? - Describe the different sounds you hear around you. Week of February 23, 2025: 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 March 2, 2025: Personal Narrative - Strategy 1: Crack Open the Verbs - Use invigorating verbs to describe actions in more detail. - Strategy 2: Zoom In: Zoom into one part of an event. Describe deeply everything in this part. Week of March 9, 2025: Opinion Writing - Strategy 1: Find Your Passion - Discover your passion and write about it. - Strategy 2: So What? - Describe why you feel strongly about a topic. Week of March 16, 2025: Persuasive Writing - Strategy 1: Outlandish Claim - Use an outlandish claim and design reasons to support your claim. - Strategy 2: Focus on an Issue - Write about an issue in your life. Week of March 23, 2025: Informative Writing - Strategy 1: Word Mapping - Create a map of ideas about your topic. - Strategy 2: Create Subtopics - Design subtopics that go with your main topic. Week of March 30, 2025: 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 April 6, 2025: 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 April 13, 2025: 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 April 20, 2025: 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 April 27, 2025: Informative Writing - Strategy 1: Heart Mapping - Brainstorm what you love. - Strategy 2: Favorite Object - Describe an object that is your favorite Week of May 4, 2025: 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 May 11, 2025: 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 May 18, 2025: 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.
Learning Goals
Learners will ...
⭐️ Learn a writing strategy in each class
⭐️ Brainstorm ideas
⭐️ Write a multiparagraph paper
⭐️ Apply the writing strategy to their paper
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students need to know how to write a multiparagraph paper independently before enrolling in this class.
Supply List
Students will need the following materials: - Handout (This will be posted in our classroom before each class.) - Pencil - Notebook or Writing Paper
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Montana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Montana State University - Northern
Hello! My name is Teacher Julie. I teach grammar, math, reading, writing, social studies, life skill, and craft classes. I received my BA in Elementary Education from Montana State University - Northern in 2009. For the past thirteen years, I have been teaching in an elementary school. I love teaching, and I love learning. I think every child deserves the best education. It is my goal to provide classes that will help your child be successful in their learning journey. My expertise includes movement, games, and fun as I teach specific content. Students learn best when they are directly involved in the learning. In my classes, your child will be learning content through hands-on activities. Teaching is one of my favorite things to do. Outside of teaching, I enjoy hiking, reading, cooking, and home decorating. I am looking forward to teaching your child.
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