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Writing Workshop: Get Descriptive (Elementary Level)

Students will discover proven strategies to make writing more vivid, engaging, and descriptive. This class will provide the tools students need to use more descriptive language to capture readers' attention and bring their words to life.
Marlena Smith, M. Ed.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(21)
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What's included

6 live meetings
3 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Students will write a short response to a prompt after each lesson to demonstrate the taught concept. If they do not finish before class ends they can finish for homework.
Progress Report
Students will receive feedback throughout the course. A final report will be provided at the end of the course.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 5
How the Class Works:
Each session begins with a mini-lesson focused on a key descriptive writing technique, followed by a hands-on writing prompt where students can apply the new concepts immediately. By the end of the class, students will have the skills to make their writing more captivating and memorable.

What You'll Learn:
*Mastering Adjectives: Learn how to use descriptive words to paint a clearer picture and add depth to your writing.

*Enhancing Action with Adverbs: Explore how adverbs can elevate your action scenes and make your writing more dynamic.

*Using the Five Senses: Understand how to incorporate sensory details to immerse your readers in your world.

*Conveying Emotions and Feelings: Gain techniques for expressing emotions effectively to create deeper connections with your audience.

*Setting: Practice incorporating more descriptive elements into your story setting in order to elaborate on elements that contribute to the over-all message of your writing.


*Please reach out with any questions or schedule requests.

Learning Goals

Adjectives
Actions and Adverbs
learning goal

Syllabus

6 Lessons
over 6 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Adjectives
 Learn how to use descriptive words to paint a clearer picture and add depth to your writing. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Actions and Adverbs
 Explore how adverbs can elevate your action scenes and make your writing more dynamic. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Five Senses
 Understand how to incorporate sensory details to immerse your readers in your world. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Emotions
 Gain techniques for expressing emotions effectively to create deeper connections with your audience. 
30 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List
Paper and pencil.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2020
4.8
21reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from University of Colorado at Denver
I have over 17 years of teaching experience, teaching writing at the elementary level for most of those years.

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$12

weekly

1x per week, 6 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
2-4 learners per class

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