In this Ongoing Class, learners will explore a range of Writing genres in a fun and interactive way. This course aims to provide meaningful learning experiences for young writers and understand how ChatGPT can be used to develop writing skills.

Each class will include a range of teaching methods and activities that are designed to engage the learners in both a hands-on and minds-on way. Classes will include discussions, Q&A, quizzes, games, worksheets, videos and much more.  Learners will be encouraged to write, revise and share what they write. A variety of methods are used to support learners and cater for different learning styles and needs. 

English Writing Course

Fabulous Fiction
Week beginning 22/7/24 - Creating a character
Week beginning 29/7/24 - Describing a setting 
Week beginning 5/8/24 - Writing a fairy story
Week beginning 12/8/24 - Writing an adventure story 
Week beginning 19/8/24 - Writing a scary story
Week beginning 26/8/24 - Writing a science fiction story

Persuasive language
Week beginning 2/9/24 - Writing a persuasive Letter
Week beginning 9/9/24 - Writing a persuasive poster
Week beginning 16/9/24 - Writing a persuasive essay
Week beginning 23/9/24 - Writing a song
Week beginning 30/9/24 - Writing a speech
Week beginning 7/10/24 - Writing a love letter

Myths and Legends
Week beginning 14/10/24 - Making a Mythical Creature
Week beginning 21/10/24 - Using Pictures to Write
Week beginning 28/10/24 - Writing in Our Own Words
Week beginning 4/11/24 - Describing a Journey
Week beginning 11/11/24 - Creating Suspense
Week beginning 18/11/24 - Writing About Problems

Writing to Socialise
Week beginning 25/11/24 - Writing an Email
Week beginning 2/12/24 - Writing a Note
Week beginning 9/12/24 - Writing a Letter to a Penpal
Week beginning 16/12/24 - Writing an Invitation
Week beginning 23/12/24 - Writing an Autobiography
Week beginning 30/12/24 - Writing a Diary Entry

Poems and Plays
Week beginning 6/1/25 - Free Verse Poems
Week beginning 13/1/25 - Using Rhyme Schemes
Week beginning 20/1/25 - Narrative Poems
Week beginning 27/1/25 - Acrostic Poems
Week beginning 3/2/25 - Writing a Script
Week beginning 10/2/25 - Planning a Debate

Fantastically Formal
Week beginning 17/2/25 - Writing a Discussion Essay
Week beginning 24/2/25 - Writing Clear Instructions
Week beginning 3/3/25 - Writing an Explanation
Week beginning 10/3/25 - Writing a Report
Week beginning 17/3/25 - Writing a Recount
Week beginning 24/3/25 - Writing a Letter of Application

Brilliant Books
Week beginning 31/3/25 - Writing a Book Review
Week beginning 7/4/25 - Writing a Biography
Week beginning 14/4/25 - Writing a Formal Report
Week beginning 21/4/25 - Newspaper Articles
Week beginning 28/4/25 - Adverts and Brochures
Week beginning 5/5/25 - Instruction Manuals

Each week will include English language direction including spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, grammar and input on ideas. Learners are expected to complete their writing following each class and submit it via the classroom for feedback.

I look forward to being part of your learning journey!