This class is for younger learners who are struggling to write, either because they have difficulty with imaginative ideas, (the why of writing), or due to the need for extended writing time, teacher patience and accommodations. 

This course does not teach writing mechanics, such as how to write on the line, how to hold a pencil, or letter formation. Please do an Outschool search with that specific criterion if you need a 1:1 tutor that focuses on occupational therapy (how to teach a child how to physically write). This class is best suited for fun, creative writing with structured guidance and patience.

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Welcome! This class is great for first grade students and learners who are transitioning to and from first grade. For example ~ leaving kindergarten and entering first grade or leaving first grade and going to second grade. 

This course adheres to a syllabus to teach concepts and reinforce foundational skills at the first grade level. You are invited to enroll in the other 1:1 Writing Tutoring courses that is open to all grade levels and will customize your writing needs. Please message with questions. Thank you. 

What your child should be able to do: This class is best for beginners and writers in need of more foundational practice. Students should know how to write on the line. Students should also know how to form uppercase and lowercase letters. The student also needs to know how to click on the chat box to see what’s written. 

In this class student dictate their sentences in response to discussion questions. I type, verbatim what they say in the chat box or through share screen (mostly privately via chat). Students are then encouraged to take their pencil and copy their sentences, as written in the chat box. If there is a need for grammar correction, for example proper verb tense this is discussed by having them recast the sentence using the correct grammar. For example, if the student dictates “I run yesterday” the student will correctly repeat and write “I ran yesterday.” If this is a reoccurring error time is spent as a teachable moment. 

This class sticks to the syllabus, as posted. 

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What parents need to do: 1. Remove the blur background on your Zoom so your child can show their writing work and receive teacher feedback and corrections, 2. provide support by entering on time, 3. supply your learner with a notebook and pencil and 4. avoid side conversations during the class session. 

All students will be guided and encouraged based on their personal writing ability. Learners will receive support through visual aids and examples to help them understand how the key parts of speech go together in writing (noun, verb, adjective). They will also be given teacher support for spelling/grammar checks through the Zoom chat box and whiteboard features. Please set your child up to access the chat box to support their time in this class. Thank you. 

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The overall target goal for your learner is to guide them to confidently write for an extended period of time. New content will be taught each week. Previous attendees will be reminded of the content already taught and provided with help to independently write. Newcomers will be supported with teacher examples and regularly receive attention to ensure understanding and comfort.  

Please ensure your learner has a lined notebook for this class and bring the same notebook for each class.  Please feel free to message me with any questions. Thank you!