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Ask Questions! Write a Story!

Completed by 42 learners
Ages 8-13
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In this lesson, learners will be shown how question words can generate creative writing - in this case a story.
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Live video meetings
Meets once
1-6 learners per class
30 min

What's included

1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
In this class, learners will review the five W question words; who, what, why, where and when. 

I will give the starting scenario for a short story and ask the learners to use the five W question words to develop their main character and develop the story line. 

Learners will write an opening paragraph for their story.

I will then use the question list devised by Proust to encourage learners to develop the personality of their protagonist more. 

I will cover details such as under “Who?” the importance of giving characters names that suit their personality and their adventure.

I will teach the class but I will give individual attention to each learner, I will make sure each learner speaks and each learner understands the lesson and task, and makes a start on writing a short story. My style is relaxed but I make sure learners learn concrete facts and can put them into practise.

Learners are free to ask questions and discuss the lesson material with myself and other learners.

No previous knowledge or skills needed for this lesson.

Learning Goals

Learners will revisit the W question words.

Learners will learn the importance of asking questions to begin a piece of creative writing.

Learners will start a piece of creative writing.

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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Bring paper and a pen to the lesson.

Meet the teacher

Joined February, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
I am a regularly published writer, and have just released another novel.
I have taught English online for four years. I have taught in several UK schools and one school in Belgium.

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