I created this class to offer a chance for learners to write interesting pieces while learning about different genres of writing in a safe and supportive environment. 

This class is a "step-up" from my Creative Writing for Beginning Writers class and was created for more fluent writers.

Each week, I will provide learners with an engaging writing prompt. We might write a descriptive piece about their dream bedroom, re-write a popular fairy tale, or write a newspaper article about a recent event in their lives. We will look at the key features of the genre and discuss a target for our writing. Students will then write independently, while receiving individual guidance, support and feedback from the teacher. At the end of class, and depending on time, learners will share their pieces. I will provide feedback to learners both in the class setting, and through MAIL or the CLASSROOM if learners wish to send me their pieces.

Learners should have mastered basic convention skills like end punctuation, capitalization and sentence structure. Learners should be able to write somewhat independently, but I will ALWAYS help and support each child's needs. Perfect spelling is not required and "Best Try" spelling will be encouraged. Each of these classes is a stand alone class.

Class Breakdown
1. Introductions and Warm-Up.
2. Introduction of genre, skill and weekly target.
3. Independent writing time with teacher support.
4. Sharing Time-Please note that we may not have time for all students to share each week.
After class, you may send me your pieces for individual feedback.

Week 1-August 23, 2022 Write a piece to convince me why you live in the best place in the world.
Week 2-August 30, 2022 Write a new story in which the Three Little Pigs are the bad guys.
Week 3-September 6, 2022 Write a newspaper article to tell the story of a very exciting day in your life.
Week 4-September 13, 2022 Write a descriptive piece to describe a fantasy land.
Week 5-September 20, 2022 Write a persuasive piece to convince your parent to buy you the latest cell phone or tablet.
Week 6-October 4, 2022 Write inventive instructions. 
Week 7-October 11, 2022 Write a science fiction story.
Week 8- October 18, 2022 Write a personal recount with transition words.
Week 9-October 25, 2022 Write a story with a strong beginning.
Week 10-Novemeber 1, 2022 Write a story that has strong adjectives.
Week 11-November 8, 2022 Write a piece about your best friend using first person point of view.
Week 12-November 15, 2022 Write a story about a shark from the shark's point of view.
Week 12-November 22, 2022 Write a descriptive piece to describe a new animal species.
Week 11-November 29, 2022 Write about When I Grow up using paragraphing.
Week 12-December 5, 2022 Write a story with a well developed main character.
Week of December 12, 2022 Write about when you are 100 years old using paragraphing.
Week of December 19, 2022 Write a story in which you create a setting.
Week of December 26, 2022 No Class
Week of January 3, 2023 Write a story using interesting words.
Week of January 10, 2023 Write a story based on a plot diagram.
Week of January 17, 2023 Write a story with a cliffhanger.
Week of January 24, 2023 Write a persuasive piece.
Week of January 31, 2023 Write a fairy tale.
Week of February 7, 2023 Write a How to Be Me piece.
Week of February 14, 2023-Write a hero story.
Week of February 21, 2023-Write a villain story.
Week of February 28, 2023-Write a book jacket.
Week of March 7, 2023-No Class
Week of March 14, 2023-Write a story using a story trail. Write a story using a picture as inspiration.
Week of March 21, 2023-Write a descriptive piece.
Week of March 28, 2023-Write a Brain Pocket and write a piece from it.
Week of April 4, 2023- Write a story using a picture as inspiration.
Week of April 18, 2023-Write an opinion piece.
Week of April 25, 2023-Write a story using WOW words for SAID.
Week of May 7, 2023-Write an adventure story.
Week of May 14, 2023-Write a personal recount using transition words.
Week of May 21, 2023-Write a comic.
Week of May 28, 2023-Write a persuasive letter about a dream party.
Week of June 6, 2023-Write a party invitation.
Week of June 20, 2023-Write a fantasy setting. 
Week of July 18, 2023-Write a fantasy story.
Week of July 25th, 2023-Write a fable.
Week of August 8th, 2023-Write using Show, Don't Tell.
Week of August 22, 2023-Write an opinion opinion piece to persuade others to try a fine new food.
Week of August 29nd, 2023-Write an essay.
Week of September 5, 2023-Write a descriptive piece about a cool new outfit
Week of September 12, 2023-Write about an event using voice.
Week of September 19, 2023-Write an explanatory piece to explain how to do two different things-Instructions.
Week of September 26, 2023-Write a story using picture prompts-demand writing.
Week pf October 3, 2023-Write a 3 paragraph essay.
Week of October 10, 2023-Write about an event using two views/ two voices.
Week of October 17, 2023-Write a spooky story.
Week of October 24, 2023-Write a story with a focus on the elements of a story.
Week of November 21st-Write an autobiography. 
Week of February 4, 2024 Write a mystery story
Week of February 11, 2024-Write an animal report. Lesson 1.
Week of February 18,2024-Write an animal report. Lesson 2.
Week of February 25, 2024-BIG Ideas
Week of March 2, 2024-Write a collaborative story.
Week of May 12, 2024-BIG IDEAS #2
Week of May 19, 2024 Write a story using a picture prompt
Week of June 9, 2024-Write a persuasive essay
Week of June 16, 2024-Write a toy advertisement
Week of June 23, 2024-Write a story using figurative language
Week of June 30, 2024-Writing clear and vivid descriptions
Week of July 7, 2024-Writing a diary or journal
Week of September 15, 2024-Write characters your readers will love
Week of September 22,  2024-Write a story using familiar stories for inspiration
Week of September 29, 2024-Write a compare and contrast essay
Week of October 6, 2024 Write an opinion piece.





Students should have access to a printer for this class as a weekly handout will be provided.