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The Write Stuff - A Class for Beginning Writers to Build Foundational Skills
Teacher Elisha C.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(201)
This 13-week class is designed to give beginning writers the tools they need to build their writing skills.
Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
In this 13-week class, beginning writers will learn important tools to help them progress their writing skills. I will be guiding writers through every step of the way, using scaffolding techniques to build from beginner sentence writing to paragraphs. Each week students will also receive a short spelling/vocabulary list to include in their homework. My goal is that by the end of the class students will learn not only that they CAN write, but be confident in their abilities to write complete...
13 lessons//13 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introductions & SpellingPhonetic Spelling, Stretching words, "best guess" spellingWeek 2Lesson 2Vowels/ConsonantsVowel/Consonant distinction and importance, rhymingWeek 3Lesson 3Parts of SpeechNouns (common and proper), Verbs, uses and importanceWeek 4Lesson 4Anatomy of a SentenceBasic parts of a solid beginner sentenceWeek 5Lesson 5Parts of SpeechAdjectives, uses and importanceWeek 6Lesson 6Punctuation and Sentence TypesDeclarative, Exclamatory, Interrogative (Questions)Week 7Lesson 7Capital LettersWhen/where are they usedWeek 8Lesson 8Say, "What"?Commas and QuotationsWeek 9Lesson 9COPS ChecklistPeer editing and Self editingWeek 10Lesson 10SynonymsWhat are they?, using them to add interestWeek 11Lesson 11AntonymsWhat are they?, using them to add interestWeek 12Lesson 12Writing ExtensionAdding on, combining sentences, creating beginner paragraphsWeek 13Lesson 13Celebration classSharing favorite pieces/activities, brainstorming game, student feedback to teacher
- My goal is that by the end of the class students will learn not only that they CAN write, but be confident in their abilities to write complete sentences and even begin writing structured paragraphs.
I am a homeschooling mom of five kids, ranging in age from twelve to twenty-one. We are diving into our 8th year of homeschooling and we love it. I have a passion for both education and creativity and I love combining the two whenever I can. When I'm not teaching (my kids or someone else's), I run a business based purely on creativity and art. Traveling (and 8 years of formal classes) gave me a handle on the Spanish language. I have a background in general education from 22 years of combined experience teaching in public and charter school settings, as well as tutoring one on one, ESL, and running various camps and activities. My experience ranges from childcare (infant) age all the way through high school age and includes work with neurodiverse and special needs students, as well as students with mental health issues. I have a passion for, and educational background in Graphic Art/Design, however, my degrees are AA in Liberal Studies and a BA in General Studies with a concentration in Psychology. I am also TESOL certified.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 1-2 per weekFeedback: includedDetails: Homework will be assigned each week so that students can review and practice the skills that were learned in that week's class. This homework should take approximately 15-20 minutes per day, spread over the week. If students have questions regarding the homework, I encourage them to post in our classroom or message me directly, so that I can provide an explanation. I like my students to know that I am reachable through the platform outside of our scheduled class time.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: While I will offer feedback on homework, I do not provide letter grades. At the end of the 13 weeks, I will provide overall feedback and a certificate of completion upon request.Grading
Frequency: includedDetails:
A wide-ruled, lined notebook or journal. (Spiral or composition notebooks work well) Pencil
Please be advised: -All recommendations and assessments made during these classes are my own and based on my own experience and education. They are not reflective of Outschool, as I am an independent contractor.
Joined February, 2019
5.0
201reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Southern New Hampshire University
*Please scroll down for personal scholarship information.* Hi there. I am a homeschooling mom of five kids, ranging in age from ten to nineteen. We are diving into our 7th year of homeschooling and we love it. I have a passion for both education...
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Group Class
$130
for 13 classes1x per week, 13 weeks
25 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
1-6 learners per class
