Students will learn how to take sentences and construct solid paragraphs. We will explore all forms of writing: Narrative, Opinion, Nonfiction, Compare & Contrast, Persuasion, etc. Writing workshops, learning centers, and hands-on activities will be used in class to model and instruct foundational writing skills. Feedback will be offered, but grades are not given in this class. No homework unless student does not complete work in class. No textbook needed

Materials: backpack with folder or thin binder; tabs labeled in progress, essays, resources, paper