The Write Attack: Essay Writing for Grade 5,6 & 7

This Essay Writing Workshop for grades 5,6 and 7 is an intensive two-day workshop that focuses on skills development and writing strategies. It makes use of Direct Instruction and the Gradual Release of Responsibility Method so that learners are guided and given agency in their own their learning. 

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The Writing Process 1: Strategies to Develop the Body of the Essay

 

The Joys of Teaching: When a Student Writes

Last summer, I had the pleasure of teaching writing to students from grades 4 to 12. One of them sent me an email just recently.

I really enjoyed your classes and will surely miss you teaching me new things in general. You are a very fun and enthusiastic teacher and it makes me want to learn more and listen. 

I really appreciate what you have taught me and decided to give you a letter. It is to show my appreciation and what I have learned from you. I decided to use the strategies you taught me and implement them here :D.

On the day my Mom told me I was joining a class in essay writing, I didn’t really care. I expected it to be like every other summer class I had; lecture, homework, discuss and repeat. Of course there would be moments where I really did enjoy them and am thankful towards my teachers. Those moments, albeit fun and enjoyable, were all shared with other classmates. This was more special, I felt really happy and excited to learn about whatever you had to say. 

Please continue to teach and write, you are truly great at both. This experience really brightened my summer. You have a very optimistic point of view. I hope you had fun teaching me as much as I had fun learning from you. I wish that you and your family will continue to be safe in these difficult times, thank you.

This warmed my heart and so, I replied.

It was a pleasure working with you as well. You are a very smart and perceptive person. I admire the diligence and independence you put into your work. I learned to give you space and allow pacing in between meetings so that you can concentrate on writing your essay. The beautiful thing about teaching is that, teachers like me learn so much from their students.

Thank you for allowing me to teach you. I hope to see you again soon! Stay safe!

Learning Reading and Writing With My Students (1 of 3): Position Statement, Outlining and BTS

This summer, I am conducting workshops on writing and reading with middle grade and high school students. One workshop where I am the literacy coach of high school students have us discussing position statements. From this, we develop an outline so that we can write an essay. 

I say "we" because, I write with them. I show and model the process as well as the struggle I go through in thinking and in constructing ideas to write about. This is part of my coaching strategy and so far, my students find it helpful that they have a companion in the writing experience.

Here is my work so far. My topic is about BTS and the management style of Hitman Bang. It all began with a question: Who do you consider a living legend and hero of today?

Position Statement: Hitman Bang recognized the immense talent inherent in each member of BTS that he employed an unorthodox management style that is uniquely different from the existing system in the Kpop industry.

I. Hitman Bang recognized the immense talent of each member of BTS

a.      He takes his role as manager and producer as sense of duty.

b.     He does not perceive and treat the members as mere commodity.

II.               By employing unorthodox management and support system for BTS, he was able to achieve success in growing the talents and skills of the group.

a.      Each member is allowed to write and create their own songs and music.

b.     RM and Suga for that matter have their own studio since both are the song writers, lyricist and composers in the band.

c.      Big Hit also provided continuous training for each members’ talents and skills.

III.            When managers of artists provide their talents with the necessary support needed for them to grow, the result is an authentic production of art and performances.

a.      It is this organic brand of storytelling and communicating their talents and artistry to fans and spectators that make BTS a tremendous success.

Conclusion: Hitman Bang prioritized his artists over earnings and revenues through a participatory and progressive style of management. This unorthodox approach to the management of the creative industries is one factor that spells great success for Big Hit Entertainment, now recognized as HYBE.

The outline will change since we are in the process of researching for facts and information. That, in itself is an exciting part of the writing journey!