$15
weekly
Weekly Writing Power-Ups | Write From the Heart
New class
Ages 13-16
Live Group Class
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(1 reviews)
Live video meetings
1x per week
1-5 learners per class
45 min
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekProgress Report
includedClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This enrichment class focuses on writing tips that will help you strengthen your writing and make it come alive. Each week will look at a different technique such as descriptive details, grammar, introduction tips, and more. At Write from the Heart, your voice comes first. We are all better writers when we have something to say. We teach how structure, organization, and grammar help us effectively communicate who we are and what we believe through the written word. This class meets live once a week on an ongoing basis and focuses on one aspect of writing. Topics include: >Tone in writing >Removing "fluff words" >Using I vs me >Their/they're/there and it's/its and other apostrophe tricks >Outlining and why it matters >Handling tricky spelling words >Parentheses vs brackets and other weird punctuation >Attention getters >Freewriting >Irony and where to find it >Dependent clauses >Transitions >Introductions and conclusions >Defeating Run ons >Using a Thesaurus effectively >Secrets of your local library >Intended vs unintended audience >Hot button words and bias >Finding a topic
Learning Goals
Students will master grammar rulesStudents will increase their vocabularyOther Details
Learning Needs
Please communicate with the instructor if accommodations or modifications are needed. Write from the Heart teachers are trained and educated on how to meet unique learning needs and classes can be adjusted as needed.
Parental Guidance
Examples and materials used in this class are appropriate for middle school students. Any literature examples will be pulled from works considered appropriate for that age group.
Pre-Requisites
No previous writing classes needed--each tip is self-contained
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
>All class materials were created by Write from the Heart.
>Short examples from literature approved for middle schoolers may be occasionally used. >Grammar resources website: owl.purdue.edu
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Film/Cinema/Video Studies from University of Pittsburgh
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Grove City College
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Grove City College
At Write from the Heart, our goal is to help students find their voices and grow in writing and critical thinking skills. Above all, we believe that education is a personal journey of discovery. It is shaped by the personality of the child, the beliefs and values of the child’s family, and the experiences that the child encounters. It should never be undervalued. We desire to come alongside parents in helping each child through that personal journey.
Veldorah Rice, who is the director of Write from the Heart, as a BA in English, History, and Communication and a MA in English and Film Studies. She oversees the classes and enjoys creating new curriculum and tools for student writers. She has worked at both the high school and collegiate level. Additionally, Veldorah enjoys speaking at homeschool and teacher conferences about writing and helping students find their voices. In her free time, she loves knitting, watching bad movies with her husband and three children, and blogging for the Write from the Heart community.
Veldorah has been a teacher for over 25 years, focusing on cultivating critical thinking skills within the act of writing. She has worked at the middle school, high school, and collegiate level. Reviews
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