CHERI BLOMQUIST
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​Before Papers Come Paragraphs
​Parent-led Beta Course

At this time I am considering the possibility of converting The Denim Beret Writing Program into a book-based program that parents may purchase and teach themselves.  Below I have provided the level 1 introductory unit for you to download and try with your student--free of charge.  Each lesson includes a lesson to read, an assignment, a parent guide, and sometimes supplemental handouts.  As you finish a lesson, I would appreciate any constructive feedback you have to give that might help me make the courses the best they can be.  The feedback form can be found here and in the course drop-down menu.

If you decide that you would like to continue with the level 1 lessons after completing the introductory unit, please complete and submit all feedback for each of the introductory unit lessons.  Then email me through my "Contact Me" page to let me know that you would like to continue with the course.  I will send each additional lesson free of charge after I receive your feedback form for that lesson.  Please note that the lessons will be a beta version only.  This means that they will be in a revised draft form, so they will not be as polished and professional as they will be when they are offered for purchase.  There may also be a delay of several days between your request for the next lesson and when I can send it.

INTRODUCTORY UNIT:
Introductory Materials:
Parent/student letter
Student Lesson Planner


​Lesson 3
Lesson--Why Writing Well Matters
Worksheet--Word
Worksheet--RTF
Parent Guide





Lesson 5
Lesson--Writing Process
Worksheet--Word
Worksheet--RTF
House of Words 
Parent Guide
​Lesson 1
Lesson--Writing Notebook
Worksheet--Word
​Worksheet--RTF

​Parent Guide
Lesson 4
Note:  This is a three-part lesson.
Lesson, part 1--Good vs. Bad Writing
Part 1 Worksheet--Word
Part 1 Worksheet--RTF
Parent Guide (all parts)
Lesson 2
Lesson--Nature of Writing
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Worksheet--Word
Worksheet--RTF

Parent Guide
Lesson 4, continued
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Lesson, part 2
Part 2 Worksheet--Word
Part 2 Worksheet--RTF
Lesson, part 3
Part 3 Worksheet--Word
Part 3 Worksheet--RTF
UNIT 1:  Page One--The Very Beginning
More beta-edition lessons will be posted here as they are completed. 
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  • Home
    • Cheri's Page
    • About OUAP
    • About Charitable Donations
    • About Politics at OUAP
  • BOOKS
  • LEARN
  • ENGAGE
    • The Writer's Garret
    • Reading
    • Literature
    • Writing
  • Contact Me