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Writing Sentences & Paragraphs: Building Strong Foundations in Writing

Learners are taught step by step how to write an organized & complete paragraph in a variety of genres. Graphic organizers are used to plan our writing. Private, live feedback sessions with your expert, licensed teacher are available!
Leaves of Learning Academy
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What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
Optional: Learners can complete any writing not finished in class or they can craft another piece of writing they learned in class and send it to the teacher for feedback.
Assessment
Individualized feedback is provided to each learner during class and after class if the learners sends their completed work to the teacher.

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 4
Watch your learner's writing skills and confidence soar as we work through the writing process to craft our own pieces of writing in a variety of genres. Graphic organizers help us plan and organize our writing and get past the, "I don't know what to write about" dilemma. 


What Sets This Writing Class Apart From Other Writing Classes on Outschool?
โœ…Unique Writing Class: This class offers a distinctive approach compared to other writing classes.
โœ…Teacher Access: Learners can communicate privately with their licensed, expert writing teacher before or after class sessions for support.
โœ…Personalized Feedback: Students receive live, tailored feedback on their writing.
โœ…Conference-Style Interaction: The class emphasizes individualized support in a conference format.
โœ…Focus on Skill Improvement: This approach helps learners overcome writing challenges and develop specific skills.
โœ…Learners also have the option to submit their writing through Outschool to receive written feedback from the teacher if they prefer not to meet live for feedback. 

(See below for details regarding setting up a time to meet privately with your teacher.)


An Outschool parent had this to say about this class: 
๐Ÿ’ฌ"What a great class! My 7 year old used to hate writing and said this is his favorite class! Highly recommended!" 


Lesson Topics:
๐Ÿ“Opinion Paragraph/Writing Directions/How To/Sequencing
๐Ÿ“Informational Paragraph: A Place You Have Been
๐Ÿ“Narrative Writing: Crafting a Short Story with a Beginning, Middle and End 
๐Ÿ“Descriptive Paragraphs/Visualizing

๐Ÿ“Descriptive Paragraphs/Audience and Purpose
๐Ÿ“Descriptive Paragraphs/Using Adjectives
๐Ÿ“ Informational Paragraphs/Main Idea and Details
๐Ÿ“ Informational Paragraphs/Main Idea and Details

๐Ÿ“Informational Paragraphs/Sequencing
๐Ÿ“Narrative Paragraphs/Using Describing Words
๐Ÿ“Retelling an Event/Who, What, Where, When, How
๐Ÿ“Opinion Paragraph/ Topic Sentences and Details
๐Ÿ“Personal Narrative/ Beginning, Middle, End

๐Ÿ“Writing Directions/How To/Sequencing
๐Ÿ“ Writing Directions/How To/Sequencing
๐Ÿ“Using Paragraphs in Journals
๐Ÿ“Rule of "P"/Paragraphing

๐Ÿ“Narrative Writing/Crafting a Small Moment
๐Ÿ“Replace Overused Words
๐Ÿ“Narrative Writing/Show-Don't Tell
๐Ÿ“Narrative Writing/Writing About an Adventure

๐Ÿ“Informational Writing: All About An Animal
๐Ÿ“Informational Writing/Compare & Contrast: Favorite Activities



*Learners need to be able to write simple sentences. This class is for advanced 1st graders/6 year olds, and all 2nd/3rd/or struggling 4th graders.



๐ŸŽ‰We are proud to offer your learner private, live, individualized feedback from their teacher on their writing! Here are the details:
๐Ÿ‘‰Learners may meet with the teacher one time for every 3 weeks of classes attended.
๐Ÿ‘‰The feedback session is limited to 10 minutes.
๐Ÿ‘‰The parent or learner should message the teacher to schedule the session.
๐Ÿ‘‰The session can only take place 10 minutes before or 10 minutes after any scheduled class session.
๐Ÿ‘‰Sessions will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis.
๐Ÿ‘‰After a date and time are agreed upon, the teacher and the learner will join the regular scheduled class session for that day/time 10 minutes early or stay 10 minutes after class for their conference.


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๐ŸŒŸMeet our All Star teaching team!

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Uj-ioFqc4jWD3fbWlF7LhUzsyhm5eX6P6Imuzvai7og/edit?usp=sharing

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๐ŸŒŸLeaves of Learning Academy is rated "Popular" by Outschool because we are in the top 10% of all teachers on Outschool. This means we offer classes that are in high demand that fill up quickly! ๐ŸŒŸ


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*Leaves of Learning Academy is an organization on Outschool with about 18 teachers. Occasionally, the teacher for this class may not be able to teach and a substitute teacher from the organization will take her place. Only teachers trained to teach this class will serve as a possible substitute for the class. A message will be posted in the Outschool classroom before the class takes place in the event a substitute will be teaching. I am happy to offer a refund to any learner who prefers not to attend the class with a substitute. Please send a message through Outschool in that event and I will issue a refund. Thank you!

Learning Goals

This class teaches learners how to write in complete sentences and paragraphs in a variety of genres.
Graphic organizers are used to plan our writing.
learning goal

Other Details

Pre-Requisites
Learners need to be able to write complete sentences. This class is for advanced first graders, or any second, third or fourth graders.
Supply List
Learners will need a sheet of paper or a notebook and a pencil. Learners will also need the handout/graphic organizer posted to the Outschool classroom.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Leslie Yinger
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Stephanie Webster
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Amber Reardon
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Kelly Hall
Alabama Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Sara Wade
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Jenny Newman B.S.Ed.; M.Ed.
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Jessica Petelle
Master's Degree in Education from Xavier University
Stephanie Webster
Master's Degree in Education from Wright State University
Audrey Scarbriel
Master's Degree in Education from Concordia University
Julie Herring
Master's Degree in Special Education from University of West Alabama
Sara Wade
Master's Degree in Education from Xavier University
Bev Gfroerer
Master's Degree in Education from Marygrove College
Kelly Hall
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Ohio University
Leslie Yinger
Bachelor's Degree from Miami University
Stephanie Webster
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Ohio University
Kelly Hall
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Elena Meneses
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Miami University
Bev Gfroerer
Meet our โญAll Starโญ team!

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Uj-ioFqc4jWD3fbWlF7LhUzsyhm5eX6P6Imuzvai7og/edit?usp=sharing

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We are a team of dedicated teachers committed to engaging your learner in our online classrooms to support them in participating to their fullest level of comfort, taking risks, reaching their fullest potential, finding success, and SHINING!

Leaves of Learning Academy has served over 6,500 learners to date on Outschool! The teachers with Leaves of Learning Academy are licensed and degreed professional educators with over 100 years of combined experience educating learners in a variety of settings. We are passionate about bringing the highest quality educational experiences to our learners. We strive to provide a welcoming, inclusive online classroom community where all learners' needs are met through a personalized approach to teaching and learning. We use research based instructional strategies to provide the highest quality and most effective learning opportunities for learners ages 5 through 12. Join a class and "come grow with us!"

All classes are designed and created by me, Kelly Hall, owner and founder of Leaves of Learning Academy. Our teachers go through rigorous training to assure that all classes are taught to the same level of quality no matter which one of our teachers is teaching it! I have strict hiring standards and strive to only hire teachers I would feel comfortable teaching my own children on Outschool.

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weekly
1x per week
45 min

Completed by 107 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-9
1-6 learners per class

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