Overview

After reading and reflecting on an informative text, can you answer an opinion writing prompt? Write your opinion in an organized way that clearly states your topic and groups related ideas together, using facts and details from the text, that support your opinion. This course will further develop and provide opportunities to practice using the writing process: choosing a topic, making a plan, writing a draft, revising, and editing.  A work sample opportunity will be provided.

Recommended for grades 4  but all students are welcome.

Course Time   Thursdays at 9 am

Dates:     2/06, 2/13, 2/27, 3/06, 3/13

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document. 

Overview

Students will learn how to write an informational writing piece based on Gold Rush articles provided.  Topics covered: the basic outline of an informative essay, how to take notes from a text and cite your source, writing a clear introduction that hooks the reader, and providing examples to support topics stated in the introduction with a solid conclusion. An opportunity for a work sample will be provided. This course is designed for 4th grade, but all are welcome to attend. 

Note: Each week builds upon the last week’s skills so it is ideal to attend all classes. 

Note: each week builds upon the last week’s skills so it is ideal to attend all classes.  

Course Time

Thursdays at 9:00am

 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document. 

Overview

Join us to explore the elements of poetry and discover your inner poet! This creative writing course encourages students to express themselves through poetry while improving their writing skills and sparking their imagination. Topics include: figurative language, verse, rhythm, theme, meter, and more. Students will have a chance to showcase their creativity through a work sample. 

Note:  While designed for 4th graders, all aspiring poets are welcome!

Course Time: Thursdays at 9 AM

Dates: 5/1,  5/8,   5/15,  5/22,   5/29

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document.