Rebel Writers Classroom by Amy Collins

Intro to the Rubric - Homework 8/28

amy_collins — 2014-08-23 17:01:40 UTC

Miss Haynes introduces the rubric we will use to develop our writing.

Intro to Parts of Speech (Part 2) Homework 8/

amy_collins — 2014-08-23 19:17:02 UTC

Miss Rudolph explains the parts of speech we will be learning this year.

Intro to Parts of Speech (Part 1) Homework 8/27

amy_collins — 2014-08-23 19:21:25 UTC

This video gives a quick overview of the parts of speech.

Intro to the Writing Process (Part 2) Homework 8/26

amy_collins — 2014-08-23 19:23:40 UTC

This video explains the writing process.

Intro to the Writing Process (Part 1) Homework 8/26

amy_collins — 2014-08-23 19:27:55 UTC

Mrs. Collins gives an introduction to the 5 steps of the writing process

Syllabus Explanation

amy_collins — 2014-08-23 19:30:58 UTC

This video explains our plans and expectations for this year.

Why learning is important.

amy_collins — 2014-08-23 19:33:11 UTC

This clip from the movie, "Dangerous Minds" illustrates why learning is important.

Copy of the Syllabus

amy_collins — 2014-08-23 19:37:22 UTC

Here is a copy of the syllabus.

Personal Narrative - Before You Write - Homework 9/2

amy_collins — 2014-09-02 02:00:50 UTC

This video helps explain how to write a personal narrative.

Progressive Verbs - Homework 9/3

amy_collins — 2014-09-02 02:03:44 UTC

This should add to your basic understanding about verbs.

Revision - Homework 9/4

amy_collins — 2014-09-02 13:27:46 UTC

This video explains revision.

Participles - Homework 9/3

amy_collins — 2014-09-03 12:46:03 UTC

Participles are verbs.

Perfect Tense Verbs - Homework 9/3

amy_collins — 2014-09-03 12:48:18 UTC

Perfect tense verbs.

Personal Narrative - Controlling Idea - Homework 9/8

amy_collins — 2014-09-08 02:36:29 UTC

This video explains how to write a personal narrative and add in the controlling idea.

Using Strong Verbs - Homework 9/18

amy_collins — 2014-09-15 11:42:05 UTC

Using strong verbs in your writing helps the reader create pictures as they read.

Adjective/Adverb Phrases

amy_collins — 2014-09-15 11:45:10 UTC

Adjectival and Adverbial Phrases are useful for adding description to your story.

Personal Narrative - Leads

amy_collins — 2014-09-15 11:56:28 UTC

This video presents some interesting ways to lead into your story

Personal Narrative - Endings Homework 9/22

amy_collins — 2014-09-22 12:12:12 UTC

This is a video lesson on how to end your personal narratives.

Prepositional Phrases Song - Homework 9/23

amy_collins — 2014-09-22 12:15:13 UTC

This song is a parody to help you remember the prepositional phrases

Expository Essay Song - Homework 10/6

amy_collins — 2014-10-06 21:24:01 UTC

Writing an Expository Essay - Homework 10

amy_collins — 2014-10-06 21:25:47 UTC

Introduction

Simple Sentences - Homework 10/7

amy_collins — 2014-10-06 21:59:58 UTC

Narrative vs. Expository - Homework 10/8

amy_collins — 2014-10-06 22:01:06 UTC

Collins RTI

amy_collins — 2014-12-01 18:07:10 UTC

Proofreading practice