What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Students will have the opportunity to send the writing to the teacher for feedback to strengthen their writing skills.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
For reviews of this class, please see here: https://outschool.com/classes/second-and-third-grade-paragraph-writing-master-writing-the-opinion-paragraph-CQeUoPhv?sectionUid=0a5de670-7f20-4fed-ab83-70633a5d5534&usid=wPwfyAbI&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link In this 5-day paragraph writing class, 2nd and 3rd-graders will master writing one opinion paragraph each lesson through writing prompts & paragraph structure instruction with an easy-to-follow template in a supportive & fun environment. Students have the opportunity to send their writing to the teacher after class for personalized feedback. 📝A PDF printable will be sent to be printed out and brought to class. If the PDF is forgotten or you are unable to print it, your student may still attend and participate in the class with pencil and paper. The PDF printable is intended to give students further support and decrease overwhelm. The PDF printable is highly suggested. 📝Each class will begin with a short warm-up to get students engaged with the teacher and the lesson material. Each lesson will be focused on writing one opinion paragraph by the end of class. Students will be given an engaging paragraph structure lecture, then will be led through a series of steps and prompts to help support them through the proper paragraph writing process. The curriculum will be taught through group engaging activities! 📝Upcoming schedule: Day 1: What is the best type of candy? Day 2: What is the best season? Day 3: What is the best video game? Day 4: What is the best book? Day 5: What is the best school subject? See you in the classroom soon! Love, Teacher Bethanie
Learning Goals
Students will write one opinion paragraph during each day of class, for a total of five paragraphs for the week. Students will also have the opportunity to send the writing to the teacher for feedback to strengthen their writing skills.
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need to print the worksheets before coming to class or bring paper and a pencil if a printer is unavailable.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in English from Marylhurst University
Associate's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Columbia Gorge Community College
Associate's Degree in Science from Columbia Gorge Community College
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Hello, my name is teacher Bethanie, and I love to teach grammar, vocabulary, storytime, book clubs, reading comprehension, writing, spelling, phonics, sight words, and all things English Language Arts!
My degrees include:
🎓 Bachelor's in English Literature and Creative Writing
🎓 TESOL Certificate
🎓 The Institute of Children's Literature Certificate
🎓 Three Associates Degrees in Science, Arts, and General Education
🎓 ACE Educator Certified
My experiences include:
🌼 ESL (English as a second language) teaching
🌼 Private English tutor
🌼 Organizational coach
🌼 Small and large group teaching
My teaching values and styles:
💟 Fun and laughter are the secrets to retention
💟 A stair-step approach makes any topic easy to grasp
💟 Teacher energy is important for engagement
💟 Positive reinforcement through kindness and understanding
💟 Making sure every student is seen and heard
💟 A classroom should be a flexible space for all types of personalities
💟 Even "boring" subjects or topics can be taught in a fun way
Types of classes I teach:
📚 K-3rd Grade Full ELA Curriculum (2 Semesters)
📚 FLEX Edition Classes (No live classes; self-paced)
📚 2nd-3rd Grade Opinion Paragraph Writing
📚 Reluctant Writer's Camp
📚 Ongoing and Multi-Day Book Clubs
📚 2nd-3rd Grade Grammar
📚 2nd-3rd Grade Phonics
📚 Please note I no longer teach 1:1 tutoring
My favorite things include reading, book hunting, laughing, writing, watching movies, and playing games! I have a cranky grey Tabby cat named Potter, a codependent Rat Terrier named Pippen, a distinguished orange Tabby cat named Salinger, a sweet Cockatiel named Poppy (who loves to give kisses and say "baby bird" & "peek-a-boo!"), and two precocious children (ages 14 and 17).
See you in the classroom soon!
Love,
Teacher Bethanie
Reviews
Live Group Class
$65
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
2-10 learners per class