Writers’ Workshop
Level 2 ENGLISH
(Age 7-8)
PHILOSOPHY
- To treat every student with kindness and understanding
- To stress the importance of reading for writing success
- To teach the format of a complete sentence
- To teach the format of a paragraph
- To identify the TOPIC SENTENCE and how to write it for a simple 3 paragraph es
GOAL—- STUDENT SUCCESS
Reading skills will be taught as needed.
PARTICIPATION IS ENCOURAGED
HOMEWORK
-go over worksheets and materials from the session
REQUIREMENTS
-FOLDER- fan or open pocket, pencils, notebook, pencils
WRITING PROCESS
-sentence completeness
-paragraph construction
-TOPIC sentence
-summary sentence
-simple 1-3 paragraph essays
-descriptive
-sequential p
GRAMMAR
-parts of speech-(5)
-parts of sentence-(simple diagramming)
-compound words
-homonyms
-simple possessive
-root, prefix, suffix
-contractions
-alphabetical order
Level 3 Reading and Writing
(Age8-9)
PHILOSOPHY:
- To treat each child with kindness and understanding.
- To teach the beginning writing basics for an essay.
- To instill a love of writing and the importance of reading on writing skills
- To teach the format for each paragraph in a 3-4 paragraph essay.
- To teach the grammar essential for Writing
GOAL—STUDENT SUCCESS
WRITING PROCESS SKILLS–
-format for a 3-4 paragraph essay
-introduction, ending withTOPIC SENTENCE
-construction of topic sentence
-body paragraph format
-conclusion paragraph format
-figurative language in writing (simile, metaphor, personification)
-explanation of a QUOTE
-summary sentences for body paragraphs
REQUIREMENTS
Folder—fan or pocket, highlighter, notebook, pencils
CONCEPTS MAY BE ADDED AS NEEDED
STUDENT PARTICIPATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED
TYPES OF ESSAYS WILL INCLUDE
compare/contrast
cause-effect
sequential order
-parts of speech (7)
-parts of a sentence through diagramming
-sentence completeness
-agreement of subject and verb
-punctuation
HOMEWORK
Review all worksheets and classwork
Level 4/5 Reading and Writing
PHILOSOPHY
- To treat each child with kindness and with respect
- To teach the general format of the writing process
- To teach the structure of a sentence and grammar
- To create a thesis statement
- To develop a confidence in the student for writing and grammar
GOAL——- STUDENT SUCCESS
WRITING PROCESS—— 4 or 5 paragraph essays
HOMEWORK
Review all worksheets and work from class
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Folder- open pocket type, notebook, highlighter, pencils
Additional topics may be discussed as needed.
PARTICIPATION FROM THE STUDENT IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED!
PROMPT
-explanation
-Introduction paragraph format
-Basic thesis construction
–Body paragraphs format
-Explaining a quote
-Conclusion format
-Restate thesis and summary sentence
TYPES OF ESSAYS WILL INCLUDE:
-cause-effect
-compare-contrast
-biographical analysis
VOCABULARY
-definition and use in a sentence
GRAMMAR SKILLS
-parts of speech–7
-parts of a sentence (diagramming)
-complete sentence identification
-phrase vs. clause
-subject – verb agreement
-pronoun/ antecedent
Middle School Reading and Writing
PHILOSOPHY
- To treat each student with kindness and respect.
- To instill in students the art of writing.
- To teach students sentence structure and grammar.
- To encourage student participation.
- To enhance confidence in the subject, English, for all students.
GOAL—SUCCESS FOR ALL STUDENTS
WRITING SKILLS:
-writing the formal 5 paragraph essay
-Introduction paragraph format
-Thesis in parallel form
-body paragraphs format
-conclusion paragraph format
-understanding the PROMPT for each essay
-construction of GRAPHIC ORGANIZER for essay
-PARALLELISM – identification and examples
-FUNNELING A QUOTE
–Rhetorical devices in writing (repetition, symbolism,
alliteration, figurative language, allusion)
Other information may be discussed in the session as it is needed.
Each topic will be thoroughly discussed in the session.
Questions from the students are always ENCOURAGED.
TYPES OF PAPERS WILL INCLUDE:
-critical analysis paper
-internal conflict paper
-moral dilemma paper with compare/contrast
GRAMMAR SKILLS
-parts of speech-10
-parts of a sentence (DIAGRAMMING)
-Subject-Verb Agreement
SENTENCE TYPES-simple, compound, complex
VOCABULARY
-definition
-part of speech
-use in a sentence
HOMEWORK—REVIEW ALL WORKSHEETS AND WORK FROM CLASS
MATERIALS NEEDED: FOLDER- with an open pocket,
Notebook, pencil, highlighter