Learners will understand the parts of a good paragraph and will apply this knowledge to their own writing by using topic sentences, various sentence structures, descriptive wording, logical connectors, transition words, and concluding statements.  Exercises and homework will involve practicing what is modeled and shown by the teacher in class.  Class time will involve 25-30 minutes of instruction and 25-30 minutes of practice, discussion, and feedback.  Learners will be expected to provide input on others' writing as well, so we can truly help each other in a positive and supportive learning environment.     

Class 1:  Introduction to course + parts of speech
Class 2:  Functions and sentence structures
Class 3:  Topic sentence, details, and descriptive paragraph
Class 4:  Concluding statement + narrative paragraph
Class 5:  Process paragraph + organization
Class 6:  Logical connectors and transition words

Learners must have a good command of sentence writing and a general grasp of what a basic paragraph is.  It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that learners take "Achieving Writing Success: Improving Sentence Writing for Middle Schoolers" BEFORE this course.  However, it is NOT required.  Parents/guardians are expected to read the course descriptions and use their best judgment when enrolling their child for best placement.  Should parents/guardians have any questions, please message me via Outschool.com.  I will be happy to help provide guidance for proper course placement.