Writing Workshop: Building the Basics
Who: 3rd-5th Graders
When: June 19th-July 28th*
Where: Online
Time Commitment: Approximately 2-3 hours/week
*Is your child enrolled in summer camps or going on family vacations during some of the workshop days? No problem! This is a self-paced online course, and your child will have six weeks to complete the activities.
This six-week online course is designed for students needing extra support with foundational writing skills. On the first day of the workshop, you'll receive access to the course in the Teachable platform. Your child will have all week to complete the lesson at your family's convenience.
Each weekly module will include instructional videos, model texts, a writing assignment, editing checklists, graphic organizers, and other printable resources! We will study a different type of writing each week and focus on the following skills:
At the end of the six weeks, students will have a notebook filled with resources for writing!
While this is a virtual self-paced course, support for young writers and their parents is essential!
Support for Students:
1. Weekly course modules full of resources
Each module includes instructional videos, model texts, a writing assignment, editing checklists, graphic organizers, and other printable resources!
2. Writing Workshop Wednesdays (Optional)
This is a drop-in group office hour on Zoom where students can ask questions about the week's assignment or share their work in progress.
3. Weekly feedback on final writing pieces
Students may submit their work at the end of each module, and they will receive a 5-10 minute video with feedback about their writing.
Support for Parents:
1. Introductory course module
The first module will contain a video for parents explaining how the course works and how to support your child.
2. Weekly question and answer group Zoom call (Optional)
Dr. Pittman will be available each week for a group Zoom call for parents. Do you have questions about the weekly module or need help supporting your child? Drop in and share your thoughts!
3. Private Facebook group for OLS Online Academy parents (Optional)
This is a great place to pose questions, share ideas, and receive support to help your child grow as a writer!
Writing Workshop: Building the Basics
Summary: Weekly course modules, Writing Workshop Wednesday group Zoom calls for students, weekly drop-in group Zoom calls and private Facebook group for parents, and feedback videos at the end of each module when students submit their final drafts
Tuition: $500 for the six-week workshop
Registration opens on April 1st!
Do you have questions about the writing workshop? Do you need help deciding if this workshop is the right match for your child?
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