Writing Summer Camp | Easy Opinion Paragraph Writing for 2nd and 3rd Grade FLEX
Students will be guided step by step so that even the most reluctant of writers won't feel overwhelmed and bored with writing! By the end of this course, your child will have written four pieces of opinion paragraphs on varying topics.
Teacher Bethanie BA English & Writing TESOL Cert.
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What's included
5 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
Students can complete each paper by doing each step, one at a time. They can complete these steps at their convinience.Assessment
Students will be encouraged to send their writing to the teacher. When students send the writing to the teacher, the teacher can provide detailed feedback on their writing.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner - Advanced Level
⚠️⚠️⚠️ Use Code BETHABS8UI20 to get about 50% off for a limited time ⚠️⚠️⚠️ In this FLEX & self-paced paragraph writing class, 2nd and 3rd-graders will master writing four opinion paragraphs through writing prompts & paragraph structure instruction with an easy-to-follow template & step-by-step video instruction. Students have the opportunity to send their writing to the teacher for personalized feedback. 📝 Each week will be focused on writing one opinion paragraph. Students will be given an engaging paragraph structure lecture (via step-by-step video instruction), which includes tons of examples and ideas to help "stuck" students. 📝 Please see the syllabus for more details. Week 1: What is the best snack? Week 2: What is the best pet? Week 3: What is the best treat? Week 4: What is the best game? Love, Teacher Bethanie
Learning Goals
Students will complete one opinion paragraph writing paper each week for four weeks, completing four papers by the end of the FLEX course. Students will gain confidence in their abilities and writing skills.
Syllabus
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)5 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
What is the best snack?
Students will first watch an introduction video to get a feel for what we will be doing in this class. Then, they will get to answer a fun question! Finally, students will be provided a writing template and led step-by-step through writing about their favorite snack. And as always, there will be a mystery picture slowly revealed throughout the lessons. Lesson 2:
What is the best pet?
Students receive a PDF worksheet and follow the same steps as in week one. Students will continue to be led step by step through these steps: deciding a topic, writing reasons with supporting details, counter-argument comparison sentences, a conclusion, and a title. Lesson 3:
What is the best treat?
Students receive a PDF worksheet and follow the same steps as in week one and two. The lessons, details, examples, and ideas are all specific to the topic: What is the best treat? Lesson 4:
What is the best game?
Students receive a PDF worksheet and follow the same steps as in week one through three. The lessons, details, examples, and ideas are all specific to the topic: What is the best game? Other Details
Supply List
Print out the PDF sent each week.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in English from Marylhurst University
Associate's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Columbia Gorge Community College
Associate's Degree in Science from Columbia Gorge Community College
⚠️⚠️⚠️ Through September 30th, 2024 I am offering about 50% off on all my FLEX/Self-Paced classes. See the description in each of the offered FLEX/Self-Paced classes for discount codes ⚠️⚠️⚠️
Hello, my name is teacher Bethanie, and I love to teach grammar, vocabulary, storytime, book clubs, reading comprehension, writing, spelling, phonics, sight words, and all things English Language Arts!
My degrees include:
🎓 Bachelor's in English Literature and Creative Writing
🎓 TESOL Certificate
🎓 The Institute of Children's Literature Certificate
🎓 Three Associates Degrees in Science, Arts, and General Education
🎓 ACE Educator Certified
My experiences include:
🌼 ESL (English as a second language) teaching
🌼 Private English tutor
🌼 Organizational coach
🌼 Small and large group teaching
My teaching values and styles:
💟 Fun and laughter are the secrets to retention
💟 A stair-step approach makes any topic easy to grasp
💟 Teacher energy is important for engagement
💟 Positive reinforcement through kindness and understanding
💟 Making sure every student is seen and heard
💟 A classroom should be a flexible space for all types of personalities
💟 Even "boring" subjects or topics can be taught in a fun way
Types of classes I teach:
📚 K-3rd Grade Full ELA Curriculum (2 Semesters)
📚 FLEX Edition Classes (No live classes; self-paced)
📚 2nd-3rd Grade Opinion Paragraph Writing
📚 Reluctant Writer's Camp
📚 Ongoing and Multi-Day Book Clubs
📚 2nd-3rd Grade Grammar
📚 2nd-3rd Grade Phonics
📚 Please note I no longer teach 1:1 tutoring
My favorite things include reading, book hunting, laughing, writing, watching movies, and playing games! I have a cranky grey Tabby cat named Potter, a codependent Rat Terrier named Pippen, a distinguished orange Tabby cat named Salinger, a sweet Cockatiel named Poppy (who loves to give kisses and say "baby bird" & "peek-a-boo!"), and two precocious children (ages 14 and 17).
See you in the classroom soon!
Love,
Teacher BethanieReviews
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