Kidworks Writing

2012-2013
Full Year Course
Grade 1-3
Thursday

Course Tutor:
Stephanie Schmidt
mrs.sschmidt@gmail.com

Course Description First Grade:
Since many of the students are not reading or writing fluently, we start with narration and progress to creative writing.  We also work on comprehension and memory through short stories and poetry.  Grammar is introduced and students also produce a book of poetry for Author’s Day at the end of the year.

Course Description Second Grade:
By second grade most are reading and writing a little.  We will continue with narration and dictation.  Next, we will begin complete sentences and copying from the board.  All parts of speech will be covered using music and poetry.  We will continue memorizing poetry and creative writing will be taught in the last nine weeks.  Students will write and illustrate a short story, which will be presented at “Author’s Day”.

Course Description Third Grade:
Third graders should be reading and writing well.  We start our program using the Institute for Excellence in Writing, teaching key word outlines and paragraph structure. Students will also learn how to use dress-ups and sentence openers in each paragraph.  Grammar is covered, reviewing all parts of speech.  Students will write and illustrate a short story or report about a person, place or animal and will present their “books” at Author’s Day.

Course Prerequisites: None

Course Fees: None

Required Texts (Available through the Teenworks Resource Center):

• 1st & 2nd grade:
  • First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind Level 2
• 3rd grade:
  • First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind, Level 3, Instructor
  • First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind workbook, Level 3, Student Workbook

Required Supplies:
Pencils