書くことは（もう）嫌いじゃない - クリエイティブな段落を書くのは楽しい！2年生～3年生

This class is geared towards 2nd-3rd graders who can write easily using complete sentences, can write multiple sentences about the same topic, but may not be organized, may sometimes stray, or may need to learn how to develop their ideas.

In this ongoing writing class, we'll begin each week with a new paragraph genre and fun writing prompt. Together, we will evolve our ideas using the 4-Square paragraph writing method. With this formulaic approach, getting started is actually easy because there is a step-by-step plan to get key words down on paper. After that, the writing blooms! I love this method because it allows young writers freedom to express their own ideas while at the same time strengthening unity, order and coherence. Throughout the class, we'll delve into concepts, such as: strong topic sentences, figurative language, action verbs, adjectives, transitional words & phrases, etc… Students have a week after class to work on their assignments before turning them in for feedback.

This class doesn't build on previous classes, so learners are welcome to join at any time. Every week a new writing prompt is introduced to keep things fresh, but if a learner has been enrolled over a year they may come across recycled writing prompts. The class has exciting imagery and fun slides. Some of the visuals may be AI generated. I encourage output and engage the learners. Unless the writer has Outschool's pre-verification badge, writers are asked to remain on camera during class, which really helps spark some exciting writing ideas! Every class is followed up with a class recap which includes: the writing prompt, topic sentence examples, important things to remember we covered in class, and an example graphic organizer AND paragraph that follows the prompt for writers to use as a guideline.

Each class will follow this schedule:
5 minutes: Greetings, sharing and class rules. 
10 minutes: Introduction of weekly paragraph type & the genre writing rules.
10 minutes: Introduce Writing Prompt: Every week, a new writing prompt will be introduced.
20 minutes: Topic sentence ideas, covering how to use graphic organizer. (Writers may jot down ideas for supporting sentences & develop examples or details.)  Brainstorming options are discussed and writers share ideas. We analyze strong examples based on the writing prompt using teacher produced examples (weak/strong). We discuss how to “color” your work to produce pictures in the readers’ minds.
5 minutes: Brainstorming continued. If there's time, students can share. 
(Students may submit their completed, written work in paragraph form to the teacher WITHIN ONE WEEK for feedback. Due to the high number of completed works I receive through the Outschool Conversations tab, I submit private, video recorded feedback within 5 days after receiving work.) ***This class will be canceled and you will be refunded if the (3) student minimum isn't met unless otherwise discussed beforehand. All other cancellation and refund policies are based on Outschool guidelines.***

NEW SECTIONS START
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
March 9-15:  Informative
March 16-22:  Persuasive
March 23-29:  Narrative
March 30-April 5: Opinion
April 6-12: Informative
April 13-19: Persuasive
April 20-26: Narrative
April 27-May 3: Opinion 
May 4-10:  Informative
May 11-17:  Persuasive

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NEW SECTIONS START IN JUNE
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June 1-7:  Informative
June 8-14:  Persuasive
June 15-21:  Narrative
June 22-28: Opinion
June 29 - July 5: Informative
July 6-12: Persuasive
July 13-19: Narrative
July 20-26: Opinion 
July 27 - Aug 2:  Informative
Aug 3-9: Persuasive
Aug 10-16: Narrative
Aug 17-23: Opinion
Aug 24-30: Informative
Aug 31 - Sept 6: Persuasive
Sept 7-13: Narrative
Sept 14-20: Opinion
Sept 21-27: Informative
Sept 28 - Oct 4: Persuasive
Oct 5-11: Narrative
Oct 12-18: Opinion
Oct 19-25: Informative
Oct 26 - Nov 1: Persuasive