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Teacher

Cambria

Reading Provides Confidence, and Basis of Managing their Future.

Description

Hi Soar Kidz! My name is Teacher Cambria or you can call me Teacher Cam! I am so excited to be a part of the Soar Kidz team! I have 7 years of teaching ESL in kindergarten and second grade, with 7 years in the classroom and 5 years on-line. I am passionate about teaching and in particular reading! I believe if a child can read, comprehend and enjoy a book then they have the world at their fingertips. You can have a different experience every day through the pages of a book! The best thing about Soar Kidz classes is the opportunity to learn from others that love to read as much as you do! Imagine getting to hear other kids' opinions about what you love to read too! I would love for you to read about the animal's adventures in the If you give a mouse a cookie series of books, by Laura Numeroff. It is so fun to see the adventures that all the animals have. I can’t wait to see you in class so we can learn from each other!

Our A+ Writing Classes are designed to equip students from 3rd to 8th grade with essential writing skills that align with Common Core standards. Whether your child is just beginning to write or looking to enhance their skills, our structured approach ensures that every student can excel in writing, achieve higher test scores, and gain confidence in their abilities.

Course Structure

Our classes are divided into key sections that focus on different writing styles and techniques:

1. Lecture + Vocabulary

   • Objective: Focus on result-oriented approaches, emphasizing form and rules.
   • Feature: Even students lacking basic skills and motivation can produce at least B-grade writing.
   • Approach: Through repetition and memorization, students learn structured writing with clear guidelines for each paragraph.

2. Model Answers + Practice

   • Objective: Provide model answers and repetitive practice to reinforce learning.
   • Feature: Helps students understand how specific formats yield desired results, making the learning process systematic and logical.

3. Group Feedback

   • Objective: Utilize collective feedback that applies universally to all students.
   • Feature: Enhances understanding and application of feedback, allowing for continuous improvement.

Course Content

Students will master the three major writing types, essential for developing diverse thinking abilities and expressing ideas effectively:

1. Informative Writing

   • Skills Developed: Clear and concise information delivery, research skills, central idea identification, and logical thinking.
   • Practical Applications: Email, research papers, reports, and other practical writing forms.

2. Opinion Writing

   • Skills Developed: Logical and persuasive expression of personal opinions, critical thinking, and reasoning.
   • Practical Applications: Editorials, argumentative essays, and more.

3. Narrative Writing

   • Skills Developed: Imagination, creativity, emotional expression, and storytelling.
   • Practical Applications: Novels, short stories, and personal narratives.

Why Spectrum?

We use the Spectrum Writing Series because it offers:

• Comprehensive Curriculum: A thorough and structured approach to writing.
• Clear Guidance: Step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow.
• Variety of Exercises: Engaging activities and exercises that provide ample practice.

Homework and Practice

1. Workbook Exercises: Based on lecture content, students will practice through workbooks.
2. Comparison with Model Answers: Students will compare their work with model answers, focusing on grammar, paragraph structure, spelling, and avoiding repetitive expressions.
3. Continuous Practice: Students will practice until they are proficient in form and rules.

Expected Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will achieve:

1. Enhanced Sentence Structure: The ability to write clear and logical sentences.
2. Fundamental Writing Skills: Understanding basic writing forms and expressing ideas effectively.
3. Improved Grammar and Vocabulary: Accurate use of grammar and vocabulary, enhancing language skills through various writing activities.