English
Refine Your Writing
Explore the stages of writing across a variety of text types.
Description
'Refine Your Writing - Exploring Texts' looks at the 5-step writing process:
Prewriting
Drafting
Revising
Editing
Submitting
Using an existing piece of writing of your own we will revise and edit. We will also model and practice the other steps in order for you to apply these strategies for future writing work.
This course will also explore the features of the following text types:
Discussion
Persuasive
Recount
Explanatory
Procedural
Filled with fun activities and handy tips, this course is a must for budding writers and students of English Language Arts at any level.
Prewriting
Drafting
Revising
Editing
Submitting
Using an existing piece of writing of your own we will revise and edit. We will also model and practice the other steps in order for you to apply these strategies for future writing work.
This course will also explore the features of the following text types:
Discussion
Persuasive
Recount
Explanatory
Procedural
Filled with fun activities and handy tips, this course is a must for budding writers and students of English Language Arts at any level.
Learning Goals
- Apply aspects of the writing process (e.g., plan, organize, write, edit, revise) to produce high quality, coherent writing.
Outcome
- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
- Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
Requirement
- Samples of written work
Homework
- Class will end with a take-away - something to think about or apply.
Time commitment
- 6 x 50 minute classes. There may be additional time outside class for homework.
Once a week
4-Time Course
50 minutes
Class Duration
2 Kids
Maximum Class Size
Ages 8-18
Age Range
USD 131.33 Total
Price Per Learner (USD)
Class Schedule
Mon, Apr 17 - May 08
4 weeks, once a week
01:00 AM - 01:50 AM
United States time
01:00 AM - 01:50 AM
United States time
Mon Apr 17, 01:00 AM US time
Mon Apr 24, 01:00 AM US time
Mon May 01, 01:00 AM US time
Mon May 08, 01:00 AM US time
Teacher
My name is Shannon and I am a qualified Drama and English teacher from Australia. In 2017 my family and I (my husband and two teenage sons), sold everything we owned to travel the world and learn from all that it has to offer. We are currently based in Vietnam and I am teaching English online.
I graduated university with a Bachelor of Creative Arts Honours in Theatre 1994 and since that time have been working as a professional actor, director and teacher. I also hold a Graduate Diploma in Learning and Teaching (Secondary) as well as a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. I have both an Advanced and Professional TESOL Certificate and hold an International English Teaching Licence as well as an Australian teaching license.
In 2004 I started my own Theatre school called TheatreMax, offering drama classes and productions for ages 3 through to adults and my background in Theatre translates into my English teaching style. My teaching focus is very much student led and interest driven with a focus on creativity, storytelling and confidence building. I also homeschool (or worldschool as we are travelling!) my two boys and believe in people following their passions, trying, failing and then trying again.
I have extensive experience working with students with both physical and intellectual disabilities and have worked as a classroom teacher in Australian high school mainstream and support units. Fun fact, in the 90’s I used to travel around Australia dressed up as a purple fluffy creature called Tickle the Doodat for a children’s group called The Hooley Dooleys. I am an accomplished script writer and have been commissioned to create productions for community groups around such issues as pollution and bullying. I have worked with many community and school groups of various ages and nationalities and in various countries to devise performances for cultural and arts festivals.
No matter what class of mine you choose you will develop your creativity and confidence and have fun!
Please note that all my classes require a minimum of three students to run and can be scheduled at a time to suit you. Contact me to arrange a class today!
I graduated university with a Bachelor of Creative Arts Honours in Theatre 1994 and since that time have been working as a professional actor, director and teacher. I also hold a Graduate Diploma in Learning and Teaching (Secondary) as well as a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. I have both an Advanced and Professional TESOL Certificate and hold an International English Teaching Licence as well as an Australian teaching license.
In 2004 I started my own Theatre school called TheatreMax, offering drama classes and productions for ages 3 through to adults and my background in Theatre translates into my English teaching style. My teaching focus is very much student led and interest driven with a focus on creativity, storytelling and confidence building. I also homeschool (or worldschool as we are travelling!) my two boys and believe in people following their passions, trying, failing and then trying again.
I have extensive experience working with students with both physical and intellectual disabilities and have worked as a classroom teacher in Australian high school mainstream and support units. Fun fact, in the 90’s I used to travel around Australia dressed up as a purple fluffy creature called Tickle the Doodat for a children’s group called The Hooley Dooleys. I am an accomplished script writer and have been commissioned to create productions for community groups around such issues as pollution and bullying. I have worked with many community and school groups of various ages and nationalities and in various countries to devise performances for cultural and arts festivals.
No matter what class of mine you choose you will develop your creativity and confidence and have fun!
Please note that all my classes require a minimum of three students to run and can be scheduled at a time to suit you. Contact me to arrange a class today!
parent reviews
Steph on Aug 23 about Intro to Impro
I think the other learners should expect lots of fun and games, with education too. Parents should be happy to know that this is a very creative and impro-ish class that will boost their kids' creativity. Kids who are looking to improve their emotion-acting skills will benefit most. From Summer '10 :D
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