Super-Sizing Sentence Writing for Six and Seven-Year-Olds
In this 6-session class, students will learn how to use vocabulary and grammar to transform their sentences into 'Exciting Writing'.
Sue Steer BEd
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(321)
What's included
6 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. At the end of each class, I will encourage students to complete a homework task lasting around 20-30 minutes, to send to me before the next week's class. This will be optional, and the next class will not be a direct follow-on from the homework.Assessment
Informal, ongoing assessment will be given throughout the course.Class Experience
US Grade 1
This course is designed for children who are able to write simple (subject/verb/object) sentences, and are ready to learn how to add more detail and description to their work. Students will be taught how to improve their vocabulary choices and use of grammar in sentence writing. They will be encouraged to read out their work and comment on each other's writing in a supportive way. The emphasis will be on having lots of fun with words. Starting with very basic sentences, students will practice a different strategy each week in order to add more detail and description: transforming boring sentences into 'exciting writing'. In weeks 5 and 6, they will apply all the skills learned in the first 4 weeks. Correct use of punctuation will be encouraged and taught in each class. Week 1: Using adjectives Week 2: Using powerful verbs / adverbs Week 3: Using conjunctions Week 4: Changing word order Week 5 & 6: Consolidation of skills from weeks 1-4. Throughout the course, I will emphasize to students that they will be able to practice these skills in all their future writing.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to use adjectives to improve the quality of sentences.
Students will learn to use powerful verbs and adverbs to improve the quality of sentences.
Students will learn to use conjunctions (connectives) to extend sentences.
Students will experiment with changing the word order of sentences, to add variety to their writing.
Students will grow in confidence to read out loud and share their work.
Students will learn how to be a 'critical friend'; suggesting improvements to each other's writing.
Other Details
Supply List
All reading materials will be supplied by the teacher at least 24 hours before each session. notebook/paper pen/pencil
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
321reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Sheffield City Polytechnic (Now Sheffield Hallam University)
I am an English Specialist with 37 years' teaching experience in UK primary schools (4-11 year-olds).Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
weekly or $180 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
50 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-7
3-6 learners per class
