初學者的寫作過程：持續的創意寫作

The more we write, the better we write and possibly the more we enjoy writing. In this class we will first learn about narrative vs expository writing and important writing skills using a powerpoint presentation. Then the students will be given a prompt so that they can practice their writing. I will guide them through the process of writing good paragraphs using a plan. We will also focus on revising and editing as important parts of the writing process. This shorter class is geared towards the younger writer who is also a beginner in the writing process. I believe that we should take the child's abilities right where they are and make steps of improvement in a caring and accepting way. More than anything I want to foster the child's confidence and joy in writing. Student will brainstorm together as we develop topic sentences and supporting sentences on the screen. Students should be able to write in sentences. 

March 20-26 Descriptive Writing: If you could see under my bed, you'd be surprised.
March 27-April 2  Descriptive Writing: There are many fun things to do in my city.
April 3-9  Expository Writing: A fun holiday that affects our culture is...
April 10-16  Narrative Writing: fairy tale
April 24-30 Narrative Writing: Personal narrative
May 2-7 Expository Writing: In my opinion, the most unusual animal is the...
May 8-14 Last week at the zoo, I saw an amazing animal.
May 15-21 Narrative Writing: I'll never forget the first time I saw a snake.
May 22-28 Narrative Writing: The first spaceship landed on Planet X and the astronauts couldn't believe what they saw.