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Writer's Club - 5th - The Narrative Journey: Personal Narrative (S1)

Free

with Cynthia Thornhill

Calendar Aug 29, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 5 weeks

Overview

Writer’s Club: Personal Narrative -Let’s get writing, 5th graders! Learn how to use descriptive writing to paint a vivid picture in your reader’s mind. Join us to practice writing a personal narrative using good technique, detailed descriptions and clear sequencing in such a way that will capture the attention of your readers. Note: each week builds upon the last week’s skills so it is ideal to attend all classes. A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades 5  but all students are welcome.

Course Time

Thursdays at 9 AM

 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26

 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. 

 

Writer's Corner - 4th - Journey through Words: Personal Narrative (S1)

Free

with Jenny Bourland

Calendar Aug 29, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 5 weeks

Overview

Welcome all 4th graders! This course will provide step-by-step instructions for writing personal narratives. Students will learn how to enhance their writing pieces with descriptive, well-organized, multi-paragraph stories that capture their audience. Note: each week builds upon the last week’s skills so it is ideal to attend all classes. A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades 4  but all students are welcome. 

Course Time

Thursdays at 9 AM

 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26

 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 for each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document. 

Writer's Workshop - 3rd - Telling Tales: Personal Narrative (S1)

Free

with Maria Claudia Schroeder

Calendar Aug 29, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 5 weeks

Overview

Personal Narrative Workshop. Calling all 3rd-grade writers, this course is for you!  Become an expert at writing great paragraphs and learn how to write a personal narrative. Students will engage in the writing process and further develop 3rd-grade writing skills including well-chosen details and well-structured event sequences.

Course Time

Thursdays at 9 AM

8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26

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 for each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document. 

Writer's Club - 5th - Crafting Compelling Opinions: Opinion Writing (S2)

Free

with Emily Trierweiler

Calendar Oct 3, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 5 weeks

Overview

Writer’s Club: Opinion Writing-  Write your opinion in an organized way that clearly states your topic and groups related ideas together, using facts and details, 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. Note: each week builds upon the last week’s skills so it is ideal to attend all classes. A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades 5 but all students are welcome. 

 

Course Time

Thursdays at 9 AM

10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 

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. 

Writer's Corner - 4th - What's Your Opinion (S2)

Free

with Laura Acosta

Calendar Oct 3, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 5 weeks

Overview

Opinion Writing Workshop- Prove your point! Learn how to clearly write and express 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. Note: each week builds upon the last week’s skills so it is ideal to attend all classes. A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grade 4 but all students are welcome. 

Course Time

Thursdays at 9 AM

10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 

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. 

 

Writer's Workshop - 3rd - The Opinion Writer's Toolkit: Opinion (S2)

Free

with Robin Hinderliter

Calendar Oct 3, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 5 weeks

Overview

Writer’s Workshop (opinion writing)- Kids have favorites and they’ll get to write about them in this fun engaging class. Topics include all the steps in the writing process including choosing a topic, making a plan, writing a draft, revising, and editing. Each week builds upon the last week’s skills so it is ideal to attend all classes.  Recommended for grade 3, but all students are welcome.

Course Time

Thursdays at 9 AM

10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 1031

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. 

 





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