Class Time: 45 minutes per class
Duration: Meet once per week over 6 weeks
Ages: 8-9 year olds
Class Size: 4-8 learners per class
Rate: $120 plus $5 admin fee
This class continues to build on the concept of essay writing using the 4 square writing method. We will now move from writing 3 paragraph essays to 5 paragraph essays by adding an introduction and concluding paragraph to our essays. Students will write an expository, a persuasive, a descriptive and a narrative essay using the four square writing method. The 4 Square Writing Method gives students a formula to utilize to help them feel more confident in their writing abilities. Class will be held through discussions, guided and independent practice and sharing of completed work. STUDENTS MAY NOT TAKE THIS CLASS UNLESS THEY HAVE COMPLETED PART 1 as we are building on to the skills learned in part 1. It is also important to note that students will transition to being more independent as we will not be writing an essay together in class each time we meet. Instead we go over sample essays and identify essay components. Students will be writing one essay per week starting in week 1. Essays should be typed as it is easier to give feedback on longer pieces of writing. Parents may help with the typing process as younger students may have a harder time typing. I just ask that parents do not make corrections on their child’s work when typing for them:) Homework can take anywhere from 1 to 2 hours a week depending on the type of essay we are working on an. The 4 square outline needs to be completed with each writing piece. Students are evaluated on their finished essays. Teacher feedback is given privately in writing each week in the teacher section. This is a learning process so perfection is not the goal as this concept is something that students need continuous practice with.
Weekly overview (order may change)
Week 1: *Introduction of the 4 square method writing method
Week2: * Narrative Writing- Define it, look at examples, create outline and write our own (Homework)
Week 3: *Descriptive Writing- Define it, look at examples, create outline and write our own (Homework), and share our narrative writing
Week 4: *Expository Writing- Define it, look at examples, create outline and write our own (Homework) and share our descriptive writing
Week 5: Persuasive Writing- Define it, look at examples, create outline and write our own (homework) and share our expository writing
Week 6: Share and discuss our persuasive writing, and small group activity if time allows
