Are you looking to give your child the writing tools to be successful when it comes to paragraph writing? Could they benefit from small group instruction with 1:1 time mixed in to help develop and strengthen their writing abilities.

If so, this is the perfect class for your child to grow as a writer. Join this course to learn about the key characteristics of paragraph writing. Your learner will learn and work to develop the skills needed to write a well structured paragraph. Key parts for the paragraph include: indentation, topic sentences, details, and an ending sentence. We also will learn and discuss why paragraphs are needed in writing. 

The course is set as ongoing so learners can join at any time. Although each week does have an area of focus for paragraph writing, your learner will be exposed to the essential of paragraph writing every time they attend. The content does not build so that your learner can join in even after a section has begun. 

 Each week will have an area of focus of paragraph writing. Your learner will have a weekly topic/prompt to help us work through the steps to paragraph writing. During the class, we will have time to examine and share paragraphs so learners gain an understanding of what paragraph writing looks and sounds like to help them become proficient paragraph writers. 

As we work each week, your learner will learn a variety of strategies for writing a hook, an exciting beginning sentence meant to grab the reader's attention as well as ways to end your paragraph. We will also touch on the different types of writing (narrative, opinion, descriptive, and how to). We will even reserve time to talk about the importance and editing and revising during our class time. Your learner will have many opportunities to write and interact with other students. 

The class will incorporate a variety of activities including writing prompts, breakout rooms, interactive "games", and much more! During breakout room time, your child will have time with other learners to brainstorm ideas as well as receive 1:1 check-ins and guidance about their writing. 


Meeting 1 - What is a Paragraph?
-parts of a paragraph
-identifying details vs. topic sentences

Writing topic: Someone I admire


Meeting 2 Types of Writing
-types of writing: descriptive, narrative, opinion, how to

Writing Topic: When I was little...


Meeting 3 Starting Strong
- how to write a strong introduction
-examining different types of hooks

Writing topic:  In my opinion, 


Meeting 4 - Details
- adding details
-using strong vocabulary 
-adding descriptions and adjectives

Writing topic:  My Favorite Object


Meeting 5 - The End
- how to write a concluding sentence

Writing Topic: How To...


Meeting 6 -  Adverbs and Adjectives
  - expanding details in writing

Writing Topic: All About Me


Meeting 7 -  Facts vs Opinions
  
Writing Topic: Nonfiction topic of your choice


Meeting 8 -  Editing and Revising
- identifying the difference between edit and revise
-work on editing and revising your own writing

Writing Topic: Bring a writing completed in class or any writing you have completed in your learning to edit/revise with us 


Finally, I will provide a class challenge that is an optional activity for your child. It is meant to provide your child with additional writing practice based on the concepts taught that day. Parents can use this however they see fit and if your child completes the activity and you would like feedback, your child is invited to send the class challenge to me and I'll respond with writing feedback specific to your child. 

So come and join this fun and interactive class to learn about how to write a successful paragraph. Learning the structure of a well-developed paragraph is important so that your child can master this form and continue to put into practice this kind of writing!

Please note:
If you do not see a time/day that works for you, please let me know by completing a schedule request. I work hard to find something that is conducive to both our schedules. 

If you are part of a learning co-op or have friends/family that may want to do a class exclusively for you all, please send me a message. I am happy to create a private section at no additional cost to you.

If you have any standards that you would like to specifically see addressed, feel free to reach out to me to see if they are covered in the class. If they are not, I can try to incorporate them into the course as long as they align with the outline of this class!