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    • Home
    • Contact Us
    • About Us
    • Schedule & Placement
    • Classes
      • WriteShop Jr. E Class
      • WriteShop Jr. F Class
      • Introduction to Writing
      • Intermediate, Level I
      • Essay to Writing
      • Intermediate, Level II
      • Advanced Writing
      • American Lit. & Comp.
      • Study Skills Class
    • How to Register
    • Class Fees

The Writer's Toolbox

The Writer's ToolboxThe Writer's ToolboxThe Writer's Toolbox
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Schedule & Placement
  • Classes
    • WriteShop Jr. E Class
    • WriteShop Jr. F Class
    • Introduction to Writing
    • Intermediate, Level I
    • Essay to Writing
    • Intermediate, Level II
    • Advanced Writing
    • American Lit. & Comp.
    • Study Skills Class
  • How to Register
  • Class Fees

Writing = Fun in WriteShop Jr. F Class

 The WriteShop Jr. F class for advanced 5th grader, average 6th to 7th grader /reluctant 8th grader teaches students to write and publish fiction, non-fiction and poetry using a variety of games, graphic organizers, self-editing tools and arts & crafts. These hands-on classes will provide consistent instructions to unlock the budding writer and make writing an activity your students will ask for. Students will learn to plan, create, research, self- evaluate and publish their writing projects in a variety of forms, such as a booklet, matted copy with borders, lap book, flip book, accordion book, display board, and many other forms. In addition to writing narratives in several genres, students will read and summarize a short story, write a literary response on a grade appropriate novel, write a personal story, create a book of poems, and research, write and present a report. Each 2 to 3 - week lesson will include grammar, journaling, and specific requirements for the lesson genre. Whether you have a more advanced child or one who is just learning the writing process, this flexible program will allow your child to work at their level and succeed. Student assignments are not graded at this level; instead, encouraging comment are made to encourage creativity and foster a love for writing. 


Class Topics  


Lesson 1: Writing an Adventure Story (Using Concrete Writing to Add Realistic Story Details)   Grammar: Parts of Speech & Parts of Sentences Review


Lesson 2: Writing a Tall Tale (Using Figures of Speech to Create Unique Characters) Grammar: Figures of Speech (Simile, Idiom, Metaphor, Personification, Cliché)


Lesson 3: Writing a Mystery Story (Using Descriptive Words to Add Interest to a Mystery) Grammar: Writing a Journal


Lesson 4: Writing a Historical Fiction Story (Narrowing Topics) Grammar: Writing from various POV’S 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Ltd. Omniscient, 3rd POV Ltd. Omni.


Lesson 5: Limericks (Poetry Unit - Using Rhyme and Meter to Create a Book of Poems)     Grammar: Poetry 


Lesson 6: Writing a Persuasive Letter (Using Strong Voice to Convince Readers) Grammar: Contractions and Confusing Words


Lesson 7: Writing a Personal Narrative (Adding Sensory Details to a 5 Paragraph Story) Grammar: Writing 5 paragraphs


Lesson 8: Writing a Story Summary (Summarizing the Main Idea & Supporting Details in 5 Paragraphs)Grammar: Using Apostrophes


Lesson 9: Responding to Literature (Investigating Literature and Responding with Opinions)  Grammar: Ways to Respond to Literature: Genre, Characters Plot, Comparisons


Lesson 10: Writing and Presenting a Non-fiction Research Report on a World Treasure  Grammar:Using Commas 


Required Texts: WriteShop Jr. Book F (Skill Builder Worksheet and Grammar Guide Pack); Various Handouts provided by teacher; Grade Appropriate Dictionary and Thesaurus


Tuition Cost: $550.00 per year for first child, $500.00 if paid in full on or before the first day of class or monthly payment of $56.25. Sibling Discount Available. 


 Locations:    Wednesday Homeschool Room - Matthews 2:40 pm - 3:30 pm

                        Monday Virtual 11:10 am - 12:00 pm 

Testimony

Testimony: “This class has been a positive experience for my son. He is not that enthusiastic about writing, but this class brought out his creativity. I also believe this class has built his confidence in writing. I’m so happy with his growth this year. And he was able to get out of his comfort zone.  C. Bellinger

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