A Book Club for Writers: Rip the Page
In this 7 week class we will combine reading and writing to practice and improve our writing.
Crystal Tankersley
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(152)
What's included
7 live meetings
5 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Weekly Homework: - Read assigned pages (About 40 pages - these pages are activities and prompts as well as tips and tricks, they are a fast read) - at least 30 minutes of writing each day (It is okay to skip a day or two if necessary) --- Writing prompts will be in the book. Learners may choose which writing prompts they want to respond to.Assessment
Informal Assessment: Available by request - based on class participation -- Informal assessments are written reports Formal Assessment: Available by request - based on turned in writing assignments -- Formal assessments may be written reports and/or a letter gradeGrading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Book: Rip the Page! Adventures in Creative Writing by Karen Benke Week 1: Introductions, Goals, Class Overview, Q & A, and more + Before Class: Purchase or borrow the book Rip the Page! by Karen Benke. + During Class: Ice Breaker and Getting to Know Each Other, Class Overview, Expectations, Goals for Class, and more + After Class: Read Pages 1-40 from Rip the Page. Choose 1 or more activities to do each day. Week 2: + Before Class: Finish reading pages 1-40 from Rip the Page. Write for 30 minutes or more each day using the activities from the book. + During Class: Check In, Ideas and Brainstorming, Poetry and Playing with Words, and more + After Class: Read Pages 41-81 from Rip the Page. Choose 1 or more activities to do each day. Week 3: + Before Class: Finish reading pages 41-81 from Rip the Page. Write for 30 minutes or more each day using the activities from the book. + During Class: Similes. Metaphors, Alliteration, Onomotopoeia, and more + After Class: Read Pages 82-120 from Rip the Page. Choose 1 or more activities to do each day. Week 4: + Before Class: Finish reading pages 82-120 from Rip the Page. Write for 30 minutes or more each day using the activities from the book. + During Class: Point of View (POV), Voice, Vocabulary Building, Heroes & Friends Vs. Villains & Enemies, and more + After Class: Read Pages 121-160 from Rip the Page. Choose 1 or more activities to do each day. Week 5: + Before Class: Finish reading pages 121-160 from Rip the Page. Write for 30 minutes or more each day using the activities from the book. + During Class: Memories and Memoirs, Color and senses, Word Meanings, Word Choice, and more + After Class: Read Pages 161-199 from Rip the Page. Choose 1 or more activities to do each day. Week 6: + Before Class: Finish reading pages 161-199 from Rip the Page. Write for 30 minutes or more each day using the activities from the book. + During Class: More Poetry, Noticing, Personification, Mapping, Combining Words, and more + After Class: Read Pages 200-End from Rip the Page. Choose 1 or more activities to do each day. Week 7: + Before Class: Finish reading pages 200-End from Rip the Page. Write for 30 minutes or more each day using the activities from the book. + During Class: Once Upon a Time... and other Fairytale beginnings, Inspiration, Showing vs Telling, Mood, Revising and Editing, and more + After Class: Write a Personal Reflection (Optional).
Learning Goals
Learners will build a writing habit.
Learners will discuss and practice writing.
Learners will explore themselves as writers.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Single Learner Classes:
- Single learner classes will go ahead as scheduled unless learner and family request otherwise.
- If discussion ends early, learners will have writing time at the end of class.
Supply List
Required Book: Rip the Page! Adventures in Creative Writing by Karen Benke ISBN 978-1-59030-812-7 https://www.amazon.com/Rip-Page-Adventures-Creative-Writing/dp/1590308123/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Rip+the+Page&qid=1628183863&sr=8-1 Optional Addition: Rip All The Pages! 52 Tear-Out Adventures For Creative Writers https://www.amazon.com/Rip-All-Pages-Tear-Out-Adventures/dp/1611806577/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Rip+the+Page&qid=1628183863&sr=8-2
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have a BA in Creative Writing. I have taken and continue to take writing classes to improve my writing expertise. I have written extensively in my life. I love to write and want to share that love of writing with students. There was a time in my life when teachers told me I couldn't write because my writing didn't fit into the "box" they believed Writing was. I have since learned that all authors have their own writing style, technique, and process and that the process that works best for you, the author, is the best process. I want to share this understanding with students and help them discover their own process.Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly or $140 for 7 classes1x per week, 7 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
1-6 learners per class
