Purposeful Writing (5th-6th)

Purposeful Writing

Grades: 5th-6th

Course Description:
This class will walk through four types of essay writing and a bit of poetry. Narrative,
expository, argumentative, and descriptive essays all serve different purposes and must be
approached differently. We will practice these by brainstorming, arranging, writing, revising,
and editing. Throughout the class, the students become aware that one of the primary purposes
of writing is to point others toward Jesus, and they can put that idea into practice.
Know your purpose and learn how to write accordingly.
Because the students will be free to choose many topics they will write about, they will be
inspired to write!

* The Tuesday Literature Circle class will serve as an extended counterpart to enrich the
themes and topics of this writing class. The literature class novel selection will correlate
closely so that students can dive further into stories and ideas of great authors, inspiring them
to continue reading and writing as the two go hand in hand. Both classes work well together
but can also be taken in isolation.

* The writing topics will differ from the previous year, so those who took it this year can retake
it!

Homework: approx 1-2 hrs/week writing

Materials Needed:
A Word Right Now
Spiral notebook (70ish pgs)
Portable Wall for Structure and Style (IEW)

Cost Per Semester: $250

Method of Payment:
Zelle (preferred)- [email protected]
Venmo- @Arika-Cazale

Contact info:
Arika Cazale
[email protected]

Bio:
After earning her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential at Cal State Fullerton, Arika’s first
teaching position was in the Kindergarten classroom. Since then, she has held various
K-9th grade positions teaching public, private, virtual, and home school classes.
Teaching over the past 20+ years has allowed Arika to understand better how each
student learns. She can make learning interactive, engaging, and fun through a
conversational style classroom and by giving positive encouragement. Therefore,
students will be more knowledgeable and inspired after attending classes.
During the past 12 years, Arika has been homeschooling her two daughters, a high
school junior and a college sophomore (off at college now), and helping homeschool
families navigate their homeschool journeys. She also enjoys coaching homeschool
moms by assisting them in gaining confidence and clarity while following God's lead.
However, if you asked her what she does with her free time, she’d say drinking tea,
napping, or reading a book.