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Writer's Workshop: Adding Detail
In this class students will learn how to take a big event in their lives and break it down into small moments. Like slicing into a watermelon! Gain tools to dig deeper into your story with adding details and descriptive language.
Class experience
In our writing workshop, students are treated as real authors no matter how old they are! My goal is for everyone to leave the lesson feeling proud and accomplished. Our class will begin with a mini-lesson, using examples to hook in the learner before they begin their guided independent work and end with a share. In this course, young writers will learn how to take a big event in their lives and break it down into small moments. Using the watermelon analogy, we will take a big idea and break...
By the end of our class, students will have a personal writing piece highlighting a specific and detailed event in their lives.
I have been a teacher for the last decade, specializing primarily in early literacy and writing, mathematics, and social emotional wellness. I love history and anthropology, psychology, creating art and music, baking, hiking, and more! My general approach to teaching is slow paced, warm, and encouraging. I meet the learner where they are, while giving them space to blossom at their own pace. I pride myself in using positive language and responsive classroom techniques to run my lessons.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Written report / summary can be sent to parents upon requestGrades Offered
Students are required to bring 2-3 sheets of wide lined paper, a pencil, and crayons or coloring pencils.
Although parents are not required to supervise our lessons, they are encouraged to be near by in the event that the student needs technical or material support.
Hi, I'm Mrs. Ross! I have been working in education for over a decade, and absolutely love inspiring students to be their best selves. On my free time, I enjoy hiking, painting, singing and playing guitar, reading fiction, baking with my kiddos,...
1-on-1 Lessons
$48
per sessionMeets on demand
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
