We’re offering our small-group paragraph writing course in the winter of 2023! If you want the convenience of online instruction and the energy of small group learning, check out what we have planned!
Paragraph Writing
Writing expectations can be some of the biggest challenges as students advance through middle school and high school. One problem is that students are often shown examples and asked questions, but never given step-by-step coaching to execute it themselves. Imagine sending your child to a baseball practice where the coach had the team watch a World Series game and then said, “OK, now do that. Remember, your job is to score more runs than the other team. Your game is on Friday.” Ridiculous, right?
I teach writing using the Self-Regulated Strategy Development approach (SRSD). This teaching approach introduces a variety of structures for different types of writing. Then students practice those structures with support until they can select, plan and execute that writing on their own.
At the end of this class, students will be able to confidently compose a paragraph using evidence from their reading to support their answer. They will also correctly use conventions like transition phrases and quotations to make their writing clear and powerful.
Who: Students in grade 6 through high school
When: Winter 2023 dates TBD. Complete the form below to be notified of the schedule.
What: Eight 45-minute class sessions and two 20-minute individual coaching sessions. Small groups of 4 to 8 learners and individual check-ins ensure that your child gets the individualized feedback they need to improve their writing.
Why: Students will learn to consistently write the kind of detailed paragraph with appropriate text references that middle and high school teachers expect across the curriculum.
Where: The class is conducted via Zoom, with materials provided via Google Classroom. Students need a personal (non-school) Google account to participate.
Cost: $200 for the session, which includes a binder of resources and course materials mailed to you before the course begins.
Book Club
This book club will keep your 4th-6th grader reading, writing and learning as we read a popular novel then discuss and write brief journal-style responses to the story. Book selection will be made based on the makeup of the group.
Who: Students entering grades 4-6
When: Dates TBD. Complete the form below to receive schedule updates.
What: Ten 45-minute class sessions. Small groups of 4 to 8 learners ensure that your child gets lots of opportunities to participate and practice skills.
Why: How much reading a child does is a predictor of their vocabulary growth and it helps grow their understanding, knowledge, and love of stories. Keep your child’s reading skills fresh and give them the opportunity to read and discuss some great books with new peers!
Where: The class is conducted via Zoom, with materials provided via Google Classroom. Students need a personal (non-school) Google account to participate.
Cost: $150 for the session, which includes a copy of the selected book and a summer reading journal shipped to you before the class begins.
If you are interested in any of these small groups, please complete the form below. If you have questions, you can always reach me at beth@deeprootslearn.com or 508-318-8867.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Email and ask! We’d love to put together additional groups that meet our students’ needs!
PLEASE NOTE:
These groups will run only if a minimum of four students enroll for a particular class.