During class, learners will engage in a variety of writing.  In a small group setting, learners will be introduced to the writing process through different types of writing, have some writing time, share their writing with me and their peers, and receive positive feedback and writing tips! 

Class will begin with an icebreaker and be introduced to the prompt. We will brainstorm ideas and complete a plan for our writing. 

Then, we will have a mini lesson and draft our writing. 

If time allows, we will practice editing and revising our work, sharing our work with others, and discussing Glows (what we did well) and Grows (something we can improve).

Learners will write about a wide variety of topics, such as fun seasonal writing, building self confidence, descriptions, opinions, and picture prompts! Learners will write stories, information, and persuasive! This class is wonderful for both the reluctant writer and the child who loves to write. If learners run into "writer's block", we have a quick conversation about the prompt and that will help them get their thoughts on paper. 

Learners will engage in conversation, listening, and feedback. 



Fall 2024

September 1: Narrative - Steps of the Writing Process
September 8: Narrative - Brainstorming and Writing a Lead
September 15: Narrative - Developing characters through details and dialogue
September 22: Narrative - Writing a conclusion, editing, and revising. 
September 29: Informational - Monarch Butterflies
October 6: Informational  - Choosing a topic and Writing a Hook
October 13: Informational  - Topic Sentences and Supporting Details
October 20: Informational - Non Fiction Text Features 
October 27: Informational  - Writing a conclusion, editing, and revising
November 3: Opinion- Developing and Writing Strong Opinion Statements
November 10: Opinion - Supporting your opinion with evidence and examples
November 17: Opinion - Focus and Organization of opinions
November 24: Opinion - Strong conclusion, editing, and revising
December 1: Poetry- What makes a poem?
December 8: Poetry - Selecting a topic and poem type
December 15: Informational - Poetry Writing Process
December 22: Opinion - Sharing your work with others