Calling all young writers with big imaginations! Join us in this dynamic Writer's Workshop tailored for upper elementary students and learn how to craft paragraphs that shine like a star. Whether you love telling stories, sharing ideas, or just playing with words, this workshop will guide you through the exciting journey of paragraph writing. Get ready to unleash your creativity, build essential writing skills, and write like a pro!

Weekly Topics:

Week 1 - September 5th: Discovering Paragraph Power
What's a paragraph? Unveiling its role in writing
Let's meet the topic sentence: introducing your main idea
Interactive games for crafting strong topic sentences

Week 2 - September 12th: Adding Sparkle with Details
Make your paragraph shine with juicy details
Using colorful words to bring your writing to life
Playful group activities for creating vibrant paragraphs

Week 3 - September 19th: Painting Pictures with Descriptive Writing
Creating magical scenes with adjectives and adverbs
Using your senses to describe and enchant readers
Fun descriptive challenges to elevate your writing

Week 4 - September 26th: Characters Speak: Dialogue Magic
Giving voices to characters through dialogue
How to write conversations that sound real
Exciting role-playing for crafting dynamic dialogues

Week 5 - October 3rd: Bridges Between Ideas: Transition Treasures
Say hello to transition words and their magic
Connecting your sentences for smooth reading
Hands-on activities for crafting seamless paragraphs

Week 6 - October 10th: Wrapping Up with Fantastic Conclusions
Wrapping up without saying goodbye: crafting conclusions
Making readers think or feel something special
Creative prompts for crafting wonderful endings

Week 7 - October 17th: Let's Dive into Fiction
Building paragraphs for imaginative stories
Balancing action, description, and dialogue
Collaborative storytelling adventures in paragraphs
(Note: Continue with a similar structure for subsequent weeks.)

Week 8 - Editing Wizards at Work
Why editing is like adding magic to your paragraphs
Catching spelling, grammar, and punctuation bloopers
Fun peer editing games for better paragraphs

Week 9-  Paragraphs in Different Flavors
Writing paragraphs for stories, facts, and more
Changing your writing style for different topics
Mini projects exploring various writing flavors

Week 10 -  Fancy Figurative Fun
Meeting metaphors, similes, and cool figurative tricks
Adding imaginative flair to your paragraphs
Crafting your own unique paragraphs using figurative language

Week 11 - Week Parade of Paragraphs and Graduation Bash
Sharing your proudest paragraphs with the class
Reflecting on your growth as paragraph experts
Celebrating achievements and looking ahead to more writing adventures
Get ready to embark on an incredible writing journey where every paragraph is a masterpiece! Through games, creative challenges, and collaborative activities, you'll discover the joy of writing paragraphs that captivate readers. Whether you're exploring worlds, explaining ideas, or just having fun with words, this workshop will equip you with the skills to craft paragraphs that dazzle and amaze.

* This class is perfect for students in the 2nd grade (advance) to 5th grade.