Students will be able to:
-write a topic sentence and clincher (conclusion sentence) for a paragraph.
-identify important and interesting details from a source text.
-summarize key facts using 3 key words (avoid plagiarism).
-write key word outlines to plan each essay or story.
-write a clear and cohesive paragraph with a topic sentence, clear and supporting details, and a final clincher.
-write a 3 paragraph report with an introductory statement and final clincher.
-ask questions about a picture to create a story.
-write a reflective paragraph using a prompt.
-write a 5 paragraph persuasive essay using a prompt.
-write an introduction and conclusion paragraph with 3 body paragraphs to create a classic 5 paragraph essay.
-use a variety of dress-ups (adjectives, verbs, ly adverbs, who/which clauses, and subordinate clauses) and other advanced techniques (alliteration, quotations, dress-up teeter totters) to make their writing more specific and engaging.
-begin sentences 6 different ways (subject, preposition, ly adverb, ing word, clausal, and very short sentence) to make their writing more interesting.

I am a registered IEW instructor. I have taught writing to 4th-8th graders in public and private school settings.

提供的家庭作業
Week 1: Robert Bacon paragraph
Week 2: Galileo and Newton KWO
Week 3: Write the 2 paragraphs using the KWO from last week's homework
Week 4: KWO for other 2 pictures provided
Week 5: Write the paragraphs from the outlines from last week's homework
Week 6: 1 paragraph reflective KWO and paragraph to Guy de Chauliac prompt
Week 7: Write 3 paragraph persuasive KWO
Week 8: Write introduction and conclusion KWO, begin writing your essay from your 5 paragraph KWO
Week 9:  Write the 5-paragraph persuasive essay, choose essay to bring to next class
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提供的評估
I will give written comments on all assignments. I will add a grade if the parent chooses to have a grade assigned.
In class, I will verbally assess students understanding through questions and practice in class.
提供的成績

I use the methods from the Institute for Excellence in Writing.