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 inspire 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     Indian Trail Town Hall     1:45 pm - 2:35 pm