Writing from a Prompt: Enhancing Skills
In this 4-week course, students will enhance their writing skills by practicing various techniques using teacher-provided writing prompts. Writing skills will include summarizing, providing details, using dialogue, and more!
What's included
8 live meetings
5 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will be provided with a homework prompt to match the theme of that week's unit skill. This should not take long for them to complete, but it is expected that they demonstrate an effort on the assignment.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 7
Within this class, students will enhance their writing skills by responding to both visual and written prompts. Throughout the class, students will have the opportunity to share their writing and receive feedback from the teacher and other classmates. My teaching style includes dialoguing as well as opportunities for written correspondence (as I know not all students prefer to communicate in the same method). However, I do expect students to interact during classes through discussion and participation.
Learning Goals
Students will become more confident in writing from a prompt using specific skills (i.e., summarizing, precise language, dialogue, and point-of-view).
Syllabus
4 Units
8 Lessons
over 4 WeeksUnit 1: Precise Language
Lesson 1:
Visual Prompt
My lesson is about using precise language to describe a visual prompt. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Written Prompt
My lesson is about using precise language to respond to a written prompt. 40 mins online live lesson
Unit 2: Summarizing
Lesson 3:
Visual Prompt
My lesson is about summarizing what is seen from a visual prompt using precise language (i.e., Unit 1). 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Written Prompt
My lesson is about summarizing written prompts (i.e., a book, an article, a song) using precise language. 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
Teacher expertise and credentials
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Hello! I have worked for 20+ years in both the public and private school setting to students ranging in ages from 3-14 years old. For 19 years, I taught general music and for 2 years, I also taught preschool. For five years, I have had the privilege of teaching English online to students in China, too! Most recently, I became the Assistant Head of School at a private elementary/middle school! Briefly, I have taught Language Arts to middle school students - and loved it! My hobbies include reading, writing (especially skits/plays), and music. I like to think of myself as a lifelong learner because I have several degrees (Bachelor of Music, Master of Music Education, Master of Science in Education Administration and Supervision, Executive Certificate in Special Education, Graduate Certificate in Preschool Education, and an Undergraduate Certificate in Biblical Studies). I absolutely love to learn new things! I live in Virginia with my fur-baby, a female beagles (mix) named Holly. We hope to see you in class soon!Reviews
Live Group Course
$13
weekly or $50 for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-12
2-5 learners per class
Financial Assistance
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