In response to parent requests for private writing tutoring that lasts for a set duration, I am designing a multi-day version of my ongoing writing class "The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword: Learning the Power of Writing - Teacher Paro". In this class, learners will be provided opportunities to practice writing sentences, and as developmentally appropriate for the learner, paragraphs in response to non-fiction and fiction prompts. Through these exercises we will cover sentence structure, parts of speech, transition words, paragraph structure (for students who have mastered writing sentences), content, and other basic elements of writing. We will also be exposed to different writing genres such as narrative and persuasive writing. I utilize slides to share writing prompts, and as learners are writing I offer guidance tailored to the learner's comfort with the particular task. We will also progress through the tasks each week depending on what the learner needs to focus on. For example, if a learner has mastered sentence structure, then we will proceed to focus on other topics. However, if a learner needs more practice with sentence structure, we will spend more time on that. Additionally, parents will have the opportunity to submit images of the writing completed each week. I will then review and return the writing to learners with additional written feedback. 

As the course is designed to help individual learners, I am also happy to discuss with parents beforehand specific topics and skills they would like for me to work on with their learners. 

If parents wish to enroll multiple learners (such as siblings) for private tutoring, they may do so. The time will be increased for that section according to the requested duration for each child. For example, if a parent wishes for two of their children to receive private tutoring back-to-back, the section time will be increased to 60 minutes. Please send me a message via the Outschool platform if you are interested in having multiple learners, and I will adjust the max number of learners for a section accordingly. 

Enrollment Note: Siblings, friends, and other groups of learners in the set age range are welcome to join the class and use one device, but each learner must be individually enrolled per Outschool's policy on multiple learners: https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/2186663-enrolling-multiple-learners-in-the-same-class

Additionally, if a learner who falls between the ages of 3-18 wishes to enroll in the class but does not fall between the recommended age range of 6-8 (for example, if the learner is 5 or 9 years old) it is up to the discretion of the instructor to decide if the learner will be allowed to stay enrolled depending on the ages of the rest of the learners in the section and the abilities of that learner. Many parents ask me based on the age range and other qualities of their learner if they think the learner can be successful in the class. From what I have seen, if your learner cannot yet read at least a couple of full sentences on their own, the class may be too hard. If your learner is already writing a chapter book on their own, the class may be too easy. It is also helpful, regardless of age, if your learner is familiar with certain Zoom functions on their own, such as how to mute and unmute and how to open and close the chat box. 

While families are welcome to observe their learners taking the class, according to Outschool requests that parents supervising their children stay off-camera as much as possible. No adult may enroll to take the class themselves. In case you need to be on camera to support your child, please message me so I am aware of the situation before class. Please see the item under the Parents FAQ, “Can adults take your classes?” https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/17205-parent-faq

Outschool welcomes learners of all backgrounds, abilities, etc.  Please see our Classroom Content Policy: https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/753895-class-content-policy

Copying ideas/descriptions for Outschool classes is in violation of Outschool policy. 

A final note, just because the question has been asked by many parents before: it is totally okay with me if your child has their lunch/breakfast/snack during class! No permission is needed from me. What matters most is if my learners act in a way that is respectful to themselves, their peers and me, and to our learning time together.