Summer Camp: Write a Story a Day and Improve Your Writing
Kim Purcell MFA
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(133)
Kids write and read different fun short story every day and illustrate it. This will help them with the basics to prepare for my popular chapter book class.
Class experience
US Grade 1 - 3
Beginner Level
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with State-Specific Standards
In this one-week short story camp, students will write a new story each day. We will brainstorm the story and work on a new writing skill each day. The emphasis is on creativity and fun. I try to build each kid's confidence so the grow to love writing. Day One: Write a Story Using a Toy or Doll in Your House Imagination Story: They'll bring a toy or doll and then they'll imagine this toy with a personality, a goal, and a problem. Realistic Story: They'll think of a girl or boy with a...
This class is taught in English.
Students will improve their spelling, punctuation, grammar and writing confidence. They will learn basic punctuation and avoid common grammar mistakes. The emphasis is on fun. The more they love writing, the faster they'll improve.
I have been a teacher for over twenty years and I currently run two after-school writing programs for elementary schools in the Los Angeles School District and the Culver City School District. One of these schools has 80% ESL learners. I have many years of experience teaching basic writing and ESL, as well as advanced writing skills. I taught ESL in Seoul, Korea, and I taught ESL in Los Angeles at a university in Koreatown and at one of the top ESL schools in Los Angeles, Kaplan, for five years. I'm also a published novelist and I regularly teach writing to schools around the country. I have noticed that many kids need more writing help, partially due to the pandemic, so I'm excited to help as many kids as possible to feel confident about their writing. I think this will have a huge impact on them going forward.
Homework Offered
They can finish their story outside of class and send it to me.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
No letter grade, the only goal is to make sure they practice writing so that they get better. The best way to do this is a lot of positive feedback. The emphasis will be on basic writing skills and basic spelling and grammar.Grades Offered
This class is great for any kids who struggle with writing or don't feel confident. We'll have a lot of fun and their skills will improve fast. Good for kids with ADHD, Dyslexia, ASD or who speak English as a Second Language.
They should know how to spell at least 50 basic words and write a sentence with a capital and a period.
A notebook, a sharpened pencil, markers. Every class, there will be a common household item to bring to the class. You'll see this in the class description.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
I will use Canva to help students learn.
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(133)
I love helping my students improve their writing and seeing their confidence grow. My classes are fun and inclusive. I have over twenty years of experience teaching in a multi-sensory and interactive way: English, literature, fiction,...
Group Class
$70
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 27 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
1-12 learners per class
