Writing Genres-Informative, Persuasive, Opinion, Narrative-4 day class-(Certified Teacher)
In this class we will meet 4 times to plan our writing with all four genres in an essay format. I model with organizers, exemplary authors, and think alouds. I guide students with their plan for each piece of writing (informative, persuasive, opinion, and narrative).
What's included
4 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
Since students may not complete their writing piece after our 40 minute class, they may complete their writing independently and show me at the next class.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Each class will focus on one genre. We will analyze books that offer great writing skills that fit each genre. I will use the various teaching strategies that I have developed over the sixteen years of teaching guided writing. Here is an overview of each lesson as well as what genre will be taught each day. LESSON FORMAT -introduce and define the components of the focus genre for the class (informative, persuasive, opinion, narrative) -use exemplary author's books to identify exceptional writing skills for the focus genre -I model writing by using an organizer to guide students for the focus genre -the student and I will develop their own writing plan using strategies I modeled with the organizer -students write on their own with my guidance -share out student work at the end **most writing will not be complete in full at the end of class and can be completed on their own for independent assignment as a follow up for their next class that week with me Day 1 -Narrative Day 2 -Opinion Day 3-Informative (expository) Day 4-Persuasive
Learning Goals
-Students will know the criteria for each genre
-Students will see how author's use exemplary writing to write each genre
-Students will become familiar with the structure of each genre based on guided writing and organizers
-Students will construct their own writing plan for each genre using organizers
Other Details
Supply List
*Printed copy of the organizer that I will post into the classroom prior to class. Students will use this to complete their own writing plan. *pencil :o)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
I will upload the organizer into the classroom before the class so students will be able to print out a copy prior to class
Reviews
Live Group Class
$75
for 4 classes2x per week, 2 weeks
40 min
Completed by 56 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
1-6 learners per class