Show Me The Notes/Diamond in the Rough Draft - Paragraphs starting 9/3/20

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Diamond in the Rough Draft - Paragraphs starting 9/3/20

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Diamond in the Rough Draft Paragraphs- Live starting 9/3/20

Five Live 1-hour lessons, once a week, via Zoom. Thursdays 10:30-11:30am Pacific. 5 Weeks 
Average age group: 4th-8th grade.
$75 per student
25% off for second sibling (contact me for coupon)
15% savings if purchased as Brick & Click Grammar + Diamond in the Rough Draft Writing Bundle semester-long course starting 9/3/20 (Click here)

Through fun and games, you'll learn a new paragraph style in each class. Designed to help students tackle writing prompts, and master the paragraph where writing starts! For reluctant writers and creative geniuses alike!
· Lesson 1: Lightning Round Outlines- knock out writing prompt outlines in 5 minutes
· Lesson 2: Write like your favorite author- the art of add-ons to write with description, action and style
· Lesson 3: Peck a Point- Narrowing your topic and Organizing your ideas for more impressive paragraphs
· Lesson 4: What's the Difference?- Compare & Contrast paragraphs
· Lesson 5: The 3 Musketeers of Persuasive Paragraphs

FAQs

What is the average age group for this class?

This course has already been a great help to upper elementary through middle schoolers. Though older students who need an opportunity to review writing great paragraphs is welcome! Writing is something learned over and over, as practice makes perfect. Younger students will encounter newer things, and older students learn to look at things in new and memorable ways, scaling and going deeper. Each student chooses his or her own topic, taking their age-level's vocabulary and attention to detail with them into their paragraphs.  

What if I have more than one student joining? (siblings for example)

Each purchase of the live course is for just one student. Email me at nicole@showmethenotes.com and I’ll get you set up for siblings so they can participate on Zoom. 

What if I need to miss a class?

All live sessions will be recorded and posted on your class course page along with handouts. These will remain available for the remainder of the course, so you never have to worry!

Has this course been taught before?

Yes! I have been teaching and tutoring writing for years, and have developed some fun and creative ways to help students enjoy writing. This particular course has successfully been taught multiple times with great reviews and recommendations to friends and family. 

How can this program work with another writing course I have already taken?

In my experience, variety is the spice of life! Where one course leaves off, another can fill in. I developed this course after seeing my own kids and students pause during timed writing prompts. Even after having gone through another fabulous writing course, they still needed to wrap their heads around formulating ideas quickly, creatively, and in an organized manner. This course has helped them see a prompt for what it's worth and tackle it successfully with added style. It is always great to review and practice things in different ways! 

Contents will be posted after each class :)

Pre-class Information

Zoom Links
Welcome Letter, Class Info & Printing Instructions

9/3/20 Lesson 1: Lightning Round Key Word Outlines

Lesson 1 Paragraphs Diamond in the Rough Draft.pdf
Paragraphs Lesson 1 Video.mp4

9/10/20 Lesson 2: Writing Like Your Favorite Author

Lesson 2 Paragraphs Diamond in the Rough Draft.pdf
Paragraphs Lesson 2 Video.mp4

9/17/20 Lesson 3: Organizing Thoughts and Narrowing Topics

Lesson 3 Paragraphs Diamond in the Rough Draft.pdf
Paragraphs Lesson 3 Video.mp4

9/24/20 Lesson 4: It's Apples & Oranges- Compare & Contrast Writing

Lesson 4 Paragraphs Diamond in the Rough Draft.pdf
Paragraphs Lesson 4 Video.mp4

10/1/20 Lesson 5: The 3 Musketeers of Persuasive Paragraphs

Lesson 5 Paragraphs Diamond in the Rough Draft.pdf
Paragraphs Lesson 5 Video.mp4