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Write a Paragraph: Stress Free Daily Writing Practice Ages 11-16

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Tammy Wenhame, Certified Educator
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Supercharge their paragraph writing skills with short, stress-free daily writing lessons. We progress from brainstorming to writing polished paragraphs in 5 days! Write two complete paragraphs with 100% Teacher Supported Learning!

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
2 units//10 lessons//2 Weeks
Unit 1Learning Paragraph Writing Skills
5 lessons1 Week
Learning Paragraph Writing Skills
 Week 1
Lesson 1
Introduction & Brainstorming
Intro to our class & Mind Map Brainstorming
Lesson 2
Topic Sentences
Master topics sentences
Lesson 3
Supporting Sentences
Master writing on target supporting sentences
Lesson 4
Concluding Sentences
Master on target conclusions
Lesson 5
Write Expository Paragraph
Write a 6-8 sentence paragraph on your favorite hobby
Unit 2Mastering Paragraph Writing Skills
5 lessons1 Week
Mastering Paragraph Writing Skills
 Week 2
Lesson 6
Practice writing strong topic sentences
Master topic sentences sentences
Lesson 7
Practice writing strong conclusions
Master concluding sentences
Lesson 8
Practice writing supporting sentences
Master various types of supporting sentences
Lesson 9
Brainstorm & Paragraph Outline
Master list brainstorming & paragraph outlining
Lesson 10
Writer's choice paragraph
Write a 6-8 sentence paragraph using all of our steps.
  • Students will develop their writing skills by mastering the essential components of a well-structured paragraph.
  • Identify and Write a Clear Topic Sentence: Students will practice crafting topic sentences that clearly state the main idea of the paragraph.
  • Develop Supporting Sentences: Students will write supporting sentences that provide relevant details, explanations, and examples to elaborate on the main idea.
  • Use Transitional Words and Phrases: Students will incorporate transitional words and phrases to create coherence and flow within the paragraph.
  • Conclude with a Strong Closing Sentence: Students will learn to write effective closing sentences that summarize the main idea and provide a sense of closure.
I am an ACE Certified Outschool Educator. I hold a Master's in Education and am Certified in Elementary Educators, which includes English Langauge Arts for Grades k-8th through the State of Wisconsin. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in English, Communications, and Print Media. I am fully bilingual in Spanish.

My educational goal is to enable your student to become engaged in grammar with active reading, hands-on activities, and inspiring projects By tapping into your Outschooler's natural enthusiasm for learning, they are active and engaged in their educational process. I have taught over 4,000+ Outschool students and logged more than 1000+ Outschool teaching hours, in engaging, instructional, and inspiring English Language courses. You will find more about my Outschool teaching journey on various media outlets, including CBS New York, Business Insider, and the American Board for Teacher Excellence.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assignments
Frequency: 3-6 per week
Feedback: as needed
Details: Students will learn the steps to write an academic paragraph, including identifying and writing topic sentences, supporting sentences, concluding sentences, and the use of adjectives and adverbs. It also emphasizes the importance of a detailed outline for structuring paragraphs and provides practice exercises to reinforce the concepts.
Assessment
Frequency: 3-6 throughout the class
Details: Feedback is given on all submitted work. Outschoolers receive individualized, positive feedback to motivate their learners to enjoy the writing process. ➡️ This is a writing class! I do not provide grammar feedback.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Mount Union
Hi, my name is Tammy, a homeschooling mom of 12 years with my primary instructional experience in grades K-8th! I am a certified Elementary Education Instructor through the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence Alternative... 

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