A Book Club for Writers: Writing Magic
Do you love reading? Do you love writing? Do you want to be a Writer? In this 8 week class learners can explore writing through reading and writing practice.
Crystal Tankersley
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(152)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Reading Assignments - About 20-30 pages, varies based on chapter lengths Writing assignments - At the end of each chapter + Chapter Reflection Final Project: Reflection EssayAssessment
Learners will be assessed on their participation in class. Learners will be assessed on submitted work. A Letter Grade will be available By Request. A Written evaluation and report will be available By Request.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
In this 8 week class learners can explore writing through reading and writing practice. The class will read Writing Magic by Gail Carson Levine, author of Ella Enchanted. Week 1: Topics - Introductions, Critique Expectations, Class Expectations *In-Class: Learners and teacher will introduce themselves. Learners and teacher will share things like what they like to read, what they like to write, what they hope to write, etc. I have, Who has - Authors and Books, Poets and Poems, Writers and Quotes *After Class: Learners will complete daily writing prompts and share them in the classroom or during the next class. Learners will read assigned chapters from Writing Magic. Week 2: Topics: Getting Started *Before Class: Learners will Read Assigned Chapters from Writing Magic. *In-class: Learners will discuss chapters from the previous week. Class will discuss how daily writing prompts for the week went. Learners may share their writing. Teacher will answer any questions learners have from the chapters and topics. Story Thread - Teacher starts the story and learners add in until the story comes to a natural conclusion *After Class: Learners will complete daily writing prompts and share them in the classroom or during the next class. Learners will read assigned chapters from Writing Magic Week 3: Topics: Description and Characters *Before Class: Learners will Read Assigned Chapters from Writing Magic *In-class: Learners will discuss chapters from the previous week. Class will discuss how daily writing prompts for the week went. Learners may share their writing. Teacher will answer any questions learners have from the chapters and topics. Character Building Game: Learners will participate in a game that teaches the basics of building a well-rounded character *After Class: Learners will complete daily writing prompts and share them in the classroom or during the next class. Learners will read assigned chapters from Writing Magic. Week 4: Setting, POV, THE END *Before Class: Learners will Read Assigned Chapters from Writing Magic. *In-class: Learners will discuss chapters from the previous week. Class will discuss how daily writing prompts for the week went. Learners may share their writing. Teacher will answer any questions learners have from the chapters and topics. World Building Game: Learners will participate in a game that teaches the basics of building the world of their novel. *After Class: Learners will complete daily writing prompts and share them in the classroom or during the next class. Learners will read assigned chapters from Writing Magic. Week 5: Revision and Writing Groups *Before Class: Learners will Read Assigned Chapters from Writing Magic. *In-class: Learners will discuss chapters from the previous week. Class will discuss how daily writing prompts for the week went. Learners may share their writing. Teacher will answer any questions learners have from the chapters and topics. Description Depiction - An object is offered (such as a picture of a vase), learners and teacher interact and build a description that would stand on its own without the picture. *After Class: Learners will complete daily writing prompts and share them in the classroom or during the next class. Learners will read assigned chapters from Writing Magic. Week 6: Digging Deeper (part 1) *Before Class: Learners will Read Assigned Chapters from Writing Magic. *In-class: Learners will discuss chapters from the previous week. Class will discuss how daily writing prompts for the week went. Learners may share their writing. Teacher will answer any questions learners have from the chapters and topics. POV Game: Write a Scene from 1st Person, Then write the same scene in 2nd person, lastly write the scene in 3rd person *After Class: Learners will complete Personal Reflection. Learners will read assigned chapters from Writing Magic. Week 7: Digging Deeper (part 2) *Before Class: Learners will Read Assigned Chapters from Writing Magic. *In-class: Learners will discuss chapters from the previous week. Class will discuss how daily writing prompts for the week went. Learners may share their writing. Teacher will answer any questions learners have from the chapters and topics. POV Game: The Name Game (Story Style) *After Class: Learners will complete Personal Reflection. Learners will read assigned chapters from Writing Magic. Week 8: Writing Life *Before Class: Learners will Read Assigned Chapters from Writing Magic. *In-class: Learners will discuss chapters from the previous week. Class will discuss how daily writing prompts for the week went. Learners may share their writing. Teacher will answer any questions learners have from the chapters and topics. "Epic" Endings Game: Teacher will introduce game and give an example summary of a favorite book ending and the feelings it inspired. Learners will discuss how they feel at the end of a book. Learners will brainstorm ideas for Epic Endings.
Learning Goals
Learners will expand their knowledge of the writing process, the writing life, and being a writer.
Learners will improve their writing by practicing and considering tips from authors.
Learners will develop their writing habits.
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
- Writing Magic by Gail Carson Levine - Writing supplies (notebook and pens or electronic device with Microsoft word or google docs)
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
4.7
152reviews
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 $160 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
1-6 learners per class
