UPDATE:  Because I am going back to classroom teaching in the fall, I am no longer able to open new sections of this class.  However, I have created a FLEX version of this class where we will cover the same material, and I will be available to give thorough feedback on the paragraphs submitted to me.  Enroll in the FLEX class here: https://outschool.com/classes/paragraph-writing-practice-writing-a-new-paragraph-each-week-Ix29mXd1?usid=TTO3nIBx&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

In this ongoing class (6-week cycle), we will work on creating detailed, cohesive paragraphs every week.  I will give the students a new writing prompt each week and explain how to write the different types of paragraphs based on our topic for the week. We will work together to come up with strong topic sentences and relevant details for the topic.  I will model organized writing by giving the students examples of my own paragraphs. Then, students will have some time to put their sentences together to create a cohesive paragraph.  At the end of class, students can share their paragraphs with the rest of the class.  If they do not feel comfortable sharing aloud, they can send their work to me or post it in the classroom, and I will provide feedback. If there's time at the end of each class, we'll also do a quick review of the parts-of-speech by completing a Mad Lib together. 

After each class, I will post a scrambled paragraph in the classroom. Students will be asked to organize the sentences in order to form a good, complete paragraph.  I will also post the answer sheet so students can check their work.  This activity will be completely optional, but will help students practice paragraph organization. 

Week One- Descriptive Paragraph: Describe your favorite food. *Focus on topic sentences
Week Two- Opinion Paragraph: Pick a side. *Focus on supporting details
Week Three- Expository Paragraph: Look what I can do! *Focus on unnecessary details
Week Four- Narrative Paragraph: What a great day! *Focus on transitional words
Week Five- Descriptive Paragraph: Use your five senses. *Focus on conclusion sentences
Week Six- Narrative Paragraph: Start your story. *Focus on sentence length (This last week their writing will not need to be structured in like a typical paragraph.  The writing can be more creative)
 
**Class time may very by a few minutes based on the time it takes for learners to write their paragraphs.

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Tuesday 4:00pm EST section: June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26