$17

per class
Class

Write What You Like- Exploring Persuasive Writing via Video Game Reviews

Completed by 7 learners
Ages 9-12
Live One-Time Class
In this one time class students will plan, write and publish a video game review. Graphic organizers will be used to support nuerodiverse students with dysgraphia, dyslexia, ADHD, learning disabilities and other special needs.
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:
(907 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
3-12 learners per class
45 min

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Learners who have challenges with writing do better when they have the opportunity write about topics they are passionate about. When kids have dysgraphia and other learning challenges it can be difficult to get started on a writing project.  Reluctant writers need extra support such as a word bank of topic words that they can refer to as they write and graphic organizers to help them brainstorm and execute their ideas.  Purposeful writing can also motivate all learners since it provides opportunities to share meaningful information rather than just using writing as an academic exercise.

This course encourages students to share and write about their favorite video or app based game.

The teacher will share a video game review for one of her favorite app based games.

Students will:

1) Choose a video game

2) Create a visual word bank using Jamboard of video game related words that they can use in their work.

3) Brainstorm ideas using a six box organizer in the form of a PDF or Google Doc to record their opinion about the game and other details and tips the student wants to share in the review.

3) Write a review for their favorite video game.  Illustrate their review if desired

4) Share the page that they developed if they wish.

After class is over, students have the option of sharing their finished product in the Outschool Classroom or with parent permission anonymously on the Write What You Like Blog.

Learning Goals

Students will engage the writing process using supports like graphic organizers to write about a subject that they are passionate about. They will be motivated to do purposeful writing by producing a video game review for their favorite game.

Other Details

Supply List
Writing supports such as templates and graphic organizers will be shared in the Outschool classroom before class.  Please download them if possible because they will provide support for your student's writing.  I will also share them in Google Doc form if possible.  Blank paper, pens, and colored markers and pencils can be helpful to have on hand if your child wants to be creative.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
The teacher will share video game review of one of her favorite games on the Write What You Like blog. Students will have the opportunity to post on the Write What You Like blog with parent permission. https://youcanwritewhatyoulike.blogspot.com/

Meet the teacher

Joined June, 2020
4.7
907reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
California Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in Education from University of California, Santa Cruz
Bridget Smith is a credentialed K-12 teacher, a published writer, and the mom to reluctant writers.  She has extensive experience supporting kids with ADHD and other learning differences here on the Outschool platform.

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