Jubilant Tutoring: 1:1 Narrative Prompt Writing for Theme, Character & Plot

John Lowthian

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(34)

During this engaging 1:1 stand-alone class that connects reading with writing, students will read a high-interest fiction text, review vocabulary terms, discuss the text, and practice answering a theme/character/plot-based writing prompt.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6

Beginner - Advanced Level

	The class begins with a selected passage from my collection of short fictional stories. We then pre-read the prompt to clarify the purpose of reading. As we read, we will highlight and discuss the development of the theme, characters, and plot. As we develop the response, we identify our supporting evidence. We also practice secondary objectives such as vocabulary, inferring, and questioning. As we move on to answering the prompt, we will write a topic sentence that answers the central...

Students will improve their ability to connect reading and writing, identify themes, character development, and plot details, and support their thinking with evidence from the text.

I obtained a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2002 and an Educational Technology master's degree from the University of Northern Colorado in 2010. I spent over 20 years in the upper elementary classroom and specialized in teaching language arts for 10 years. I also have ten years of private tutoring experience and have tutored online since 2020. I specialize and enjoy digging deep into and discussing a good book with a group of young learners and building upon the reading/writing connection. I work with students from ages 8-13 (upper elementary to middle school skill level).

Homework Offered
Homework is optional for parent that sign up for weekly sessions. We would discuss a plan that works best, and I have recommended paths. 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:Google Docs

Jubilant Tutoring strives to offer a safe, friendly, encouraging, growth-bound environment for all learners. My teaching strategy is to facilitate the group, leaving most of the discussion to the young learners and letting them take the wheel often. Sharing ideas, thoughts, and questions is highly encouraged, and piggybacking off others is often met with applause. I have practiced literacy groups in the upper elementary school classroom for over 20 years and have mastered facilitating an enjoyable, fun, engaging, and educational learning group where positive attitudes rule and friendly smiles are abundant.

Meet the teacher

John Lowthian

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(34)

Welcome to my class! Spring 2023 is the time for new challenges, and after spending over 20 years in the classroom, I am excited to begin my journey with Outschool. After graduating high school, I decided I wanted to do something in life that...