Writer's Workshop for Beginners-Christmas Edition!
In this Christmas themed class learners will improve their grammar and writing fluency while creating a unique piece of writing during each class meeting. For the month of December we will be learning all about verbs!
Tricia Rivera
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What's included
3 live meetings
2 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 1
Welcome to Writer's Workshop-Christmas Edition! This goal of this class is to get your learners creative juices flowing as they build their writing fluency and create a unique piece of work during each class meeting. This particular class runs during the month of December and we will be learning all about verbs! This class follows the format of a mini Writer's Workshop session. Writer's Workshop provides a framework for writing instruction, but allows for learners to be creative and write about whatever topic they would like. The flexibility of writing topic opens the door for learners to get excited about their writing and focus on topics that they enjoy. Each class will follow the same format, but will focus on a different beginning writing skill. *****This is a seasonal class. The mini-lesson topics outlined below focus on beginning writing skills. Each lesson, however, is Christmas themed.***** 1. We will begin class with a mini-lesson on a writing topic. Mini-lesson topics will focus on verbs. Throughout the month of December we will learn what verbs are, practice identifying them in exemplar sentences, and use them in our writing. 2. Next, we will work on drafting our stories. Learners will be guided through the writing process, step-by-step, to make their own story complete with a drawing and writing to tell what their story is about. While working, learners will be able to share ideas and discuss their writing. Help will be provided to any learners having a hard time deciding what to write on their own. 3. At the end of class, learners will all be given an opportunity to share their writing with the group. Sharing is encouraged but not required. =============== Mini-Lesson Topics =============== Week of December 3rd: What is a verb? Naming verbs and identifying them in target sentences. Week of December 10th: Distinguish shades of meaning among common verbs (ex: look, glance, peek, stare) by acting them out. Week of December 17th: Choose the verb. Learners will practice completing target sentences with the verb that best describes an action.
Learning Goals
By the end of this class learners will:
1. have improved their writing fluency and basic writing skills.
2. understand what verbs are and how to use them in sentences
3. understand that there can be different shades of meaning among common verbs and the importance of word choice in describing an action
4. be able to independently write sentences using common verbs to describe actions
Other Details
Supply List
Learners will need paper, a pencil, and crayons/markers/colored pencils.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education from Florida Atlantic University
I have an Associates of Arts degree in Elementary Education and a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Social Studies Education. I am certified to teach Social Studies in grades 6-12. Additionally, I have my TESOL certification.
I have been a 12th grade teacher, a 10th grade teacher, and most recently a Lead Teacher in a pre-school where I exclusively worked with 3, 4, and 5 year olds. I taught at the pre-school for three years with a focus on fostering the development of early literacy and math skills. I've been a teacher on Outschool since the Summer of 2020. During that time I've continuously taught my Sight Word Swing Level 1 and 2 classes, my Writer's Workshop class, and done private tutoring.
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Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week, 3 weeks
40 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
1-4 learners per class
