Animal Fiction-Beginners Creative Writing
Jessika O'Sullivan
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In this six week class the student will learn how to write animal fiction and share their story with the class.
Class experience
US Grade 2 - 4
Beginner Level
Will you write about a squirrel family preparing for winter but all their nuts keep disappearing or fox twins who get separated from their family and have to find their way home? Or maybe a house cat who sets up a talent show with the pets in the neighborhood or maybe a young lioness who is about to become the leader of their pride. In animal fiction our characters are animals and it is only our imagination that sets the limit for what will happen. Lesson 1 Create and describe the...
6 lessons//6 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Character creationWe will talk about what details we can use to describe a character, including their looks and personality. The students will have time to create their own character for the class.Week 2Lesson 2Plan my storyI will show the students a way to plan their stories backward, thinking about the goal or end of the story and everything that needs to happen for that end or goal to come true. The students will have time in class to start their own plans.Week 3Lesson 3How will they speak?We will discuss how animals might use different words or expressions. For example, calling humans "furless two-leggers" or calling a river "the snakey water." The students will have time to think about a few words and expressions their character can use.Week 4Lesson 4How do they live?We will talk about how their character lives and how to describe it with as many details as possible, including shapes, sizes, and colors.Week 5Lesson 5ResearchWe will create a brainstorming map of things that can be useful for research for our story, such as what the animals eat, how they sound, or how fast they are.Week 6Lesson 6Grand PremierEveryone shares their story in class.
Homework Offered
To have a story to read and share in class number 6.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(1,099)
I believe in creating connections with my students and keeping my teaching age appropriate. My teaching will challenge my students but never let them fail or feel like they are failing. Patience, silliness, and kindness go a long way. As a...
Group Class
$13
weekly or $75 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Completed by 33 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
2-6 learners per class
