English
Write and Illustrate Your Seasonal or Holiday Paragraph
Using knowledge of paragraph structure and the writing process, students will write and illustrate a paragraph that captures and communicates something special about this rich time of year.
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8-12
year olds
3-10
learners per class
$10
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Meets once
30 minute class
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Description
Class Experience
We will begin class with a lesson or review (depending on class composition) of the essential elements of the five sentence paragraph and the writing process.
To model the process, we will collaborate together to write and revise a paragraph about a holiday or seasonal topic.
Using organizers, students will then:
brainstorm/pre-write: to select a topic, choose the type of paragraph they will write, and to collect their supporting ideas
write a topic sentence
write three...Students will communicate about an aspect of the holidays or season that's important to them by following the writing process to organize their ideas into a strong paragraph. They will enhance their communication by creating an illustration to accompany their writing.
No homework will be assigned, although some students may want to complete their paragraph project after class if necessary.
Paper to make an illustration on art supplies scissors single hole punch card stock or thin cardboard of 8.5x11" (or slightly larger) dimensions string, ribbon, or laces
30 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.
This special time of the year is important to people and cultures around the world. This class is secular in nature and, while it allows students freedom to choose their seasonal or holiday topic, it does not advocate any particular religion or point of view. It is a way of allowing students to practice writing skills around a motivating, seasonal topic.
Teacher
About Me
In my classes we focus on high quality literature, reading for meaning, writing, and the natural world. My approach is warm, friendly, and investigative. I see students as fellow adventurers in this fascinating world we share. There's nothing more...
