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Write a Paragraph: Stress Free Daily Writing Practice Ages 11-16
Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Everything you need to boost student writing confidence and watch their writing skills soar! This foundational writing program takes learners on a journey from mastering paragraph structure to crafting two well-organized paragraphs. With engaging, daily writing tasks, students will build confidence and proficiency in their writing abilities. Join us and unlock your full writing potential! My interactive class creates a daily writing schedule, focusing on short, daily writing assignments....
2 units//10 lessons//2 Weeks
Unit 1Learning Paragraph Writing SkillsLearning Paragraph Writing Skills5 lessons1 WeekWeek 1Lesson 1Introduction & BrainstormingIntro to our class & Mind Map BrainstormingLesson 2Topic SentencesMaster topics sentencesLesson 3Supporting SentencesMaster writing on target supporting sentencesLesson 4Concluding SentencesMaster on target conclusionsLesson 5Write Expository ParagraphWrite a 6-8 sentence paragraph on your favorite hobbyUnit 2Mastering Paragraph Writing SkillsMastering Paragraph Writing Skills5 lessons1 WeekWeek 2Lesson 6Practice writing strong topic sentencesMaster topic sentences sentencesLesson 7Practice writing strong conclusionsMaster concluding sentencesLesson 8Practice writing supporting sentencesMaster various types of supporting sentencesLesson 9Brainstorm & Paragraph OutlineMaster list brainstorming & paragraph outliningLesson 10Writer's choice paragraphWrite 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 weekFeedback: as neededDetails: 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 classDetails: 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.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
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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$15
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Ages: 10-12