Writing Good Paragraphs Summer Camp
In this one time class, students will learn about topic sentences and paragraph unity.
Lisa Rohloff
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(345)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursHomework
Most students will finish their paragraph in class, but if they need more time, they can finish after class and send it to me for feedback.Assessment
Every student who sends me their paragraph will receive a written message back from me with feedback that includes what they did well and suggestions I have for improvement.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
In this one-time class, students will become better writers as they learn to write good paragraphs. First, we'll talk about the structure of a paragraph and what a topic sentence is. Students will learn to identify topic sentences. After that, we dive into paragraph unity as students learn how to make sure all their sentences relate to the topic sentence and provide supporting details. They will do some exercises where they pick out a sentences that don't belong in a paragraph. Finally, they will write their own paragraph. This is a great class for students who can use a brush-up on writing good paragraphs as well as students who are relatively new to understanding paragraph structure and unity. Students will gain confidence in their writing skills as they learn to write good paragraphs and share them with the class. Students should be reading and writing at a 3rd grade level or higher to be successful in this class.
Learning Goals
Students will come away from this class with a clear idea of how to write a good paragraph.
Other Details
Supply List
Students should have something to write a paragraph on (e.g., paper and pencil, Word document, Google docs, etc.).
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.8
345reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from University of Wisconsin-Stout
Bachelor's Degree from Ashford University
I love working with kids! I have 13 years of teaching experience, and I have taught in both traditional school settings and as a homeschool parent. I am passionate about helping kids at all levels of their reading and writing journey. It's so exciting when I see a student gain confidence as a reader/writer or when I can help a young aspiring writer achieve their dreams.
My writing experience includes writing copy for marketing materials, ghost writing for corporate executives, technical writing, writing newspaper articles, and writing instructions for digital technology applications. Managing a corporate internal newsletter was one of my favorite projects. I created the newsletter design, interviewed and wrote articles about team members, and managed the editing and submission process for all the contributors. As a hobby, I love to write short stories, poetry, and songs. I can't imagine my life without writing.
My education includes a BA in Communications and a Master of Science in Technical and Professional Communication (MSTPC). Because I have completed 2 years of my BA and all of my MS classes online, I am skilled with the various aspects of online learning. I love using what I have learned to help kids become better at reading and writing.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 160 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-7 learners per class
