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Writing Using Picture Books: Organization
Ages 8-12
Live One-Time Class
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(71 reviews)
Live video meetings
Meets once
1-4 learners per class
55 min
Overview
Live One-Time Class
Meet over live video meetings1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this one time class we will discuss different ways to organize writing depending upon the purpose of the writing. We will read passages from the picture book Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett together in class. I will also show a brief movie clip of the popular movie based on the book to help the students to visualize some ideas for their writing. We will notice the way the author organized the book through the use of meals such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We will complete a graphic organizer in class together that will get the creative juices flowing focusing on descriptive adjectives and interesting nouns. The students will write a three-part description of food that rains from the sky during breakfast, lunch, and dinner in their made up town. I will write along with the students and share my writing so that students will feel comfortable sharing. Students will encourage one another by sharing their work and commenting on what they like about the writing paying close attention to the adjectives used.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of the six traits of writing: organization and word choice.Other Details
Supply List
Paper, Pen or pencil
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by: Judi Barrett
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelorās Degree in Psychology from Auburn University
"The teacher or mentor is the most important asset in lighting a fire, becoming a guide who inspires wonder, imagination, and learning." Sally Clarkson
Thank you for taking the time to check out my profile! I love learning and I love to inspire kids to get excited about learning! I have a degree in Psychology and I am certified to teach both English and English as a Second Language. I have been teaching for fifteen years. I taught middle school English, Reading, and Creative Writing in the public school system for eight years, and I have been homeschooling my two daughters for eight years. I have been teaching online for four years and I love it! My writing has been featured in Seeing the Everyday magazine.
I strive to make my classroom an inviting, safe, and happy place where all learners can grow. My goal is to offer a well-rounded Language Arts program taught in a fun and encouraging environment. I teach a variety of classes focusing on reading comprehension, writing, poetry, and oral language skills. I also offer one on one tutoring as well. I have something to meet the needs of all types of learners! I even have life skills classes and some fun pet classes where we learn how to care for bunnies, cats, gerbils, and hamsters! I canāt wait to meet your child!
When I am not teaching, I love to read, write, research best practices of teaching, crochet, play board games with my family, and take family vacations to learn more about nature, science, and history. You can often find me reading a book on time management or how to organize and clean your home more effectively! I love learning! Let's learn and have fun together!Reviews
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