The Basics of Good Writing II: Let's Travel and Write
In this class students will write a summary paragraph and include cultural fun facts about the story.
Wura A.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(109)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
In this class students will discuss a short story and use a mnemonic aid to write a summary paragraph. Students will identify the location by saying North, South, East, West descriptions. Students will learn a cultural fact about the country. Students will draw the flag of the country and use colored pencils to illustrate one fun fact. Students will receive guidance and see examples to help them use their own words to write a story summary. Students will receive teacher help through the Zoom chat box and whiteboard features. We will discuss the story by answering key questions about the character, problem and solution. Students will demonstrate reading skills by reading aloud their written summary at the end of class. Students will showcase their writing and presentation ability by holding up their work to the camera for all to see. In this class students receive practice in multiple areas of instruction: Reading: focus on story details, Social Studies: discuss culture, Writing: graphic organizer to summarize the story details, Reading Comprehension: describe the moral lesson in writing, Interaction: small group discussion and quiet time to focus and write, Presentation: share at the end of each class. During class I continually help to guide learners to Apply sequence words Use adjectives to describe Focus on main details Read a map Say cardinal directions to describe location Use prepositions to describe location Describe a fun fact about the country Practice extended writing Use context clues for new vocabulary Capitalize proper nouns Apply the correct conventions Reading aloud with expression See you in the classroom! Some of the stories discussed in this class included: Tiger Woman - China Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters - Zimbabwe Seven Spools of Thread - Ghana Stone Soup - France The Charmed Ring - India The Princess and Mouse - Ireland The Boy Saved by His Thoughts - Canada
Learning Goals
Students will summarize a themed story in writing and illustrate a fun fact about the topic.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
4 Teaching Certificates
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Maryland Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Iowa Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Master's Degree in Education from McDaniel College
I grew up and went to school in the New York City area but now live in a small farming community in rural Midwest, USA. I enjoy working with and meeting people from both urban and rural settings and readily adjust to meet their learning needs in a culturally responsive way. I also volunteer at a prison and remain adaptable to ensure a supportive and safe learning environment.
I have degrees in the area of Corporate Communication, Education, and Second Language Acquisition. My teaching background is varied as a former 3rd Grade Classroom Teacher at a French immersion school, Orton-Gillingham trained structured reading teacher and as an Adjunct College Instructor.
I believe instructional data is crucial to improve learning outcomes. I constantly assess student comprehension during sessions in a relaxed and encouraging learning environment.
I love traveling and learning more about different cultures. This helps me to support all learners in my classroom. So far, I have visited Estonia, Russia, Kinshasa (Congo), London, Togo, South Korea, Latvia and a few other places. I also studied abroad in France. With each travel experience my respect for people and their culture simply deepens. I look forward to meeting you too!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$18
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 18 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
2-8 learners per class
