Pacific Coast Academy - Elevate

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.