Up-Level Your Sentence Writing: Transform Sentences Into Super Structures (7-10)
In this 6-week class, students will learn how to use vocabulary and grammar to write highly effective sentences.
Sue Steer BEd
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(321)
What's included
6 live meetings
5 in-class hoursAssessment
Ongoing, informal assessment will be given throughout the course.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
This course is designed for students who are confident with the physical process of writing, but need guidance and practice in adding more interest and imagination 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 comment on each other's writing in a supportive way. The emphasis will be on having fun with words. Using a variety of unimaginative texts, students will practice a different strategy each week in order to improve the quality of sentences; transforming a boring text into 'exciting writing'. In weeks 5 and 6, they will apply all the skills learned in the first 4 weeks. Week 1: Using adjectives, powerful verbs and adverbs. Week 2: Using conjunctions. Week 3: Considering word order. Week 4: Using similes. 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, powerful verbs and adverbs to improve the quality of sentences.
Students will learn to use conjunctions to extend sentences.
Students will experiment with changing the word order of sentences.
Students will learn to use similes for effect.
Students will learn how to be a 'critical friend'; suggesting improvements to other's writing.
Other Details
Supply List
All reading materials will be supplied by the teacher 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. Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
weekly or $180 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
50 min
Completed by 51 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-6 learners per class
