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Hi everyone! My name is Teacher Katelyn, and I am excited to get to know everyone! I have taught with SOAR KIDZ for over a year. Outside of SOAR KIDZ, I have been a middle school and high school English/Language Arts and Creative Writing teacher for 4 years. I view my classes as a collaborative experience in which the students and I learn from one another. I believe it is important to not only focus on the knowledge/wisdom that I can share with my students but also on all of the things that they can share with me and with each other. The best thing about SOAR KIDZ is truly the relationships that are formed as we come together each week to share our reflections on the reading in a space where we all feel comfortable and empowered. One book series that I recommend to students that we have not read together so far is the Percy Jackson series because these are the books that truly made me fall in love with reading and decide to become an English teacher.
Class Schedules
Review
Our A+ Writing Classes are designed to equip students from 3rd to 8th grade with essential writing skills that align with Common Core standards. Whether your child is just beginning to write or looking to enhance their skills, our structured approach ensures that every student can excel in writing, achieve higher test scores, and gain confidence in their abilities.
Course Structure
Our classes are divided into key sections that focus on different writing styles and techniques:
Lecture + Vocabulary
- Objective: Focus on result-oriented approaches, emphasizing form and rules.
- Feature: Even students lacking basic skills and motivation can produce at least B-grade writing.
- Approach: Through repetition and memorization, students learn structured writing with clear guidelines for each paragraph.
Model Answers + Practice
- Objective: Provide model answers and repetitive practice to reinforce learning.
- Feature: Helps students understand how specific formats yield desired results, making the learning process systematic and logical.
Group Feedback
- Objective: Utilize collective feedback that applies universally to all students.
- Feature: Enhances understanding and application of feedback, allowing for continuous improvement.
Course Content
Students will master the three major writing types, essential for developing diverse thinking abilities and expressing ideas effectively:
Informative Writing
- Skills Developed: Clear and concise information delivery, research skills, central idea identification, and logical thinking.
- Practical Applications: Email, research papers, reports, and other practical writing forms.
Opinion Writing
- Skills Developed: Logical and persuasive expression of personal opinions, critical thinking, and reasoning.
- Practical Applications: Editorials, argumentative essays, and more.
Narrative Writing
- Skills Developed: Imagination, creativity, emotional expression, and storytelling.
- Practical Applications: Novels, short stories, and personal narratives.
Why Spectrum?
We use the Spectrum Writing Series because it offers:
- Comprehensive Curriculum: A thorough and structured approach to writing.
- Clear Guidance: Step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow.
- Variety of Exercises: Engaging activities and exercises that provide ample practice.
Homework and Practice
- Workbook Exercises: Based on lecture content, students will practice through workbooks.
- Comparison with Model Answers: Students will compare their work with model answers, focusing on grammar, paragraph structure, spelling, and avoiding repetitive expressions.
- Continuous Practice: Students will practice until they are proficient in form and rules.
Expected Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will achieve:
- Enhanced Sentence Structure: The ability to write clear and logical sentences.
- Fundamental Writing Skills: Understanding basic writing forms and expressing ideas effectively.
- Improved Grammar and Vocabulary: Accurate use of grammar and vocabulary, enhancing language skills through various writing activities.
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Period
May 8 - Jun 26
- Schedule Wed 10:30 PM
- grade 5 - 6
- Lesson 8
- Learning 80 mins
- Learners 3 - 5
- Level Test required