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Voice Your Views: An Opinion Writing Workshop

In this 2 week class, students will learn and engage in the writing process from start to finish while crafting their very own opinion piece.
Miss Kate - EdS in Early Childhood
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(104)
Rising Star
Class

What's included

2 live meetings
1 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Students will work on their paper in between seasons.

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 3
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Dive into the dynamic world of opinion writing with this engaging and comprehensive two-week workshop! Designed for aspiring writers of all levels, this interactive workshop is tailored to help you articulate your views effectively and persuasively. Over the course of this workshop, you will learn how to craft well-structured opinion pieces that resonate with and persuade your audience.

**Week 1: Pre-writing and Rough Drafts**
-Kickstart your writing journey by understanding the basics of opinion writing. Learn how to select topics, define your stance, and understand your audience. We'll explore different types of opinion pieces and the elements that make them effective.

**Week 2: Edits and Final Draft**

- Learn the art of revision as you refine your draft. Enhance the clarity, coherence, and impact of your writing. Understand how to make effective word choices and sentence structures to improve the flow and persuasiveness of your piece. Focus on polishing your draft by eliminating grammatical errors, ensuring consistency in style and tone, and improving overall readability. Learn editing and proofreading strategies to elevate the quality of your work.

Throughout this workshop, participants will engage in interactive activities group discussions, and mini lessons in order to develop their writing skills. By the end of the two weeks, you will have a polished opinion piece and a solid foundation in opinion writing techniques.

Join us to express your views, influence opinions, and make your voice heard through the power of writing!

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
2 Lessons
over 2 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Getting Started
 We will focus on pre-writing skills such as brainstorming, mapping, and begin our rough drafts. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Putting it Together
 We will make edits and complete our final draft. 
30 mins online live lesson

Other Details

External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • Nearpod
Joined May, 2023
4.9
104reviews
Rising Star
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Washington Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Walden University
Hi everyone! Welcome to class! I am Miss Kate. I have 15+ years of teaching experience with students ages 2-14 years old. I am passionate about early childhood education and building the foundation for life long learning. My classes will be engaging and focus on a variety of topics including early literacy, early math and life skills. I live in the Pacific Northwest with my husband and 3 (yes, three) big dogs!

I believe in engaging and playful learning and will teach my classes in a fun and interactive way including songs, digital & interactive games, and lots of interaction and opportunities for engagement. 

I am certified to teach K-8 Elementary, K-12 Special Education and Early Childhood Education. In addition, I have a certificate in Child Psychology from Penn Foster, a certificate in Autism Studies from Arizona State University and a certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from Arizona State University. I love to teach and look forward to meeting your child!

If you've made it this far in my profile, thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and the classes I offer. 

**Get $1 off ANY of my classes with coupon code  KATEEPROFILE11 at checkout.**
**NEW to Outschool? Take $20 off using code Kate20 at checkout.**

See you soon!
Miss Kate
@earlylearningwithmisskate

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$10

weekly or $20 for 2 classes
1x per week, 2 weeks
30 min

Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
1-6 learners per class

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