This is part 4 of an intensive writing course that will take your student through an entire school year exploring narative, formal letters, descriptions, how-to articles, persuasive writing, creative writing and expository writing in a small group setting. Class will include instruction in the various types of writing, writing process from brainstorming to publishing. An opportunity to practice public speaking skills will given at the end of each writing project. Student participation is an integral part of this course and teacher will encourage each student to share their ideas with their classmates.  Teacher will work closely with students to help them improve their writing skills. This course can be part of companion classes; Spelling Wizards and Grammar Sharks.  Enrolling in all 3 of these classes would give your student a well rounded 3rd and 4th grade ELA curriculum.  There will be a class beginning in June as well as one beginning in September.  The 28 week class is divided into  4 parts of 5-8 weeks each to make it more manageable financially and for parents to select sections that best meet their student's needs. Also, when the company makes it available to all students, there will be an option of paying weekly .

Part 4

Week 1
Lesson 1: What Makes a Good Fable
Lesson 2:  Beginning, Middle, End
Week 2
Lesson 1: Expanding Sentences/Adverbs
Lesson 2:  Proofreading/Proofreading Marks
Week 3
Lesson 1: Publishing Class
Lesson 2: Sharing
Week 4
Lesson 1: What Makes a Good Expository Article
Lesson 2: Gathering Information/5 W's
Week 5
Lesson 1:  Negative Words/Rambling Sentences
Lesson 2:  Proofreading/Proofreading Marks
Week 6
Lesson 1: Publishing Class
Lesson 2: Sharing 

Week7
Lesson 1 Creating a Writing Journal - Making it Special
Lesson 2 Writing first Journal Prompt

Week 8
Lesson 1 Writing 2nd Journal Prompt
Lesson 2 Writing Final Journal Prompt