Grade 5
Writing Course
Welcome to our Grade 5 Writing Course! Our course is specially designed with young learners in mind, offering a systematic approach to mastering key writing skills and literary devices. With our engaging, short lessons, your child will explore the skills required to produce outstanding writing, building a strong foundation for academic success.
What Your Child Will Experience:
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Interactive Videos: Bite-sized lessons that capture attention and explain writing concepts clearly.
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Writing Tasks: Practical assignments that allow students to apply what they've learned.
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Knowledge Checks: Quick quizzes to reinforce learning and ensure comprehension.
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Models and Examples: Carefully selected samples to illustrate excellent writing techniques.
Learning Outcomes:
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Construct well-structured paragraphs and essays.
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Use a variety of sentence structures for effect.
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Apply key literary devices in their writing.
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Confidently express ideas with clarity and creativity.
What's included?
Each of our lessons focus on a different writing skill. These skills come together at the end of each unit in order to produce an outstanding extended piece of writing that includes all of the skills you have learned. Lessons take around 20-40 minutes
What does the Grade 5 Writing Course include?
Informative Writing
Informative writing is a style of writing that teaches students how to structure a five-paragraph essay, which serves as the foundation of academic writing. It helps students develop their skills in organizing and presenting information effectively.
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Essay Writing: The Introduction
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Formality: Pronouns
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Essay Writing: The Body Paragraphs
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Using a Fact or Statistic as a Hook
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Essay Writing: The Conclusion
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Informative Sentence Openers (II)
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Crafting a 5-Paragraph Essay
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Crafting a Process/Sequence Essay
Descriptive Writing
Descriptive writing is a type of writing that uses vivid language and sensory details to paint a picture in the reader's mind. It helps students bring their stories and descriptions to life, making them more engaging and captivating for the reader.
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Using Astounding Adverbs
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Crafting Metaphors
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The Zoom Technique Structure
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Using Hyperbole
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Sensory Word Choice
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Using One Word Sentences
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Crafting the 5-Paragraph Descriptive Essay
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Crafting a 5-Paragraph Descriptive Essay
Persuasive Writing
Persuasive writing is a form of writing that aims to convince or persuade the reader to adopt a certain opinion or take a specific action. It often uses evidence, logical reasoning, and emotional appeals to make a compelling argument.
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Using Rhetorical Questions
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The Emotive Tone
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Using Alliteration
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Using Direct Address
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Narrowing Down the Thesis Statement
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Using Imperatives
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Crafting the 5-Paragraph Persuasive Essay
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Crafting a Persuasive Essay
Narrative Writing
Narrative writing is a form of storytelling where the writer shares a sequence of events or experiences to engage and entertain the reader. It typically includes characters, a plot, and a central theme or message.
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Overcoming the Monster Plot Structure
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Character Vs. Supernatural Conflict
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Crafting Dynamic & Static Characters
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Foreshadowing through the Flash-forward
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Introducing Characters With Dialogue
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Creating Tension with the Plot Twist
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Crafting an Overcoming the Monster Story
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Crafting a Short Story
Poetry
Poetry writing is the art of expressing oneself through carefully chosen words and creative techniques, such as rhythm and imagery. It allows us to explore our emotions, thoughts, and observations in a unique and artistic way.
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Crafting Haiku
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Is Music Poetry?
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The ABAB Rhyme Scheme
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Identifying & Creating Theme
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Closed Vs. Open Couplets
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Using Enjambment
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Crafting a Rhyming Poem
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Crafting a Free Verse Poem
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