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Author's Corner: Creative Writing Club for Fiction Writers

This class is a safe and supportive environment where students will explore ideas, refine storytelling techniques, and build confidence in their writing. Together, they'll cultivate friendships while nurturing their creative voice.
Mrs. Durant, BA-Elem. Ed, Star Educator
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(19)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per week
Assessment
included

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Intermediate Level
Welcome to The Author's Corner!

In this continuing club, students will discover a welcoming and friendly community of writers to connect with and exchange ideas. Whether seeking assistance, encouragement, or simply a listening ear, this is the ideal space. I am committed to maintaining a positive and encouraging atmosphere for all members and supporting students in achieving their goals. The students will know when they enter my classroom that I care and am here to help them any way I can with their writing. 

Members engage socially, boost personal confidence, and form bonds with fellow students, fostering positive peer interactions. 

I will focus mostly on the joy of writing, emphasizing content and nurturing creativity—a departure from my role as a public school teacher for a brief time. 
This is a chance for students to use their imagination and creativity in a supportive, friendly atmosphere. 

In this supportive environment, learners' work remains private, freeing them from the pressure of correctness and allowing them to unleash their creativity and develop compelling storylines. 
Students will be reminded of grammar and punctuation as we write, however every 8th class will be an editing and revising class. In this class the student's will bring their favorite story they would like to make better. I will focus my lesson on a grammar skill and the students will revise their own paper. For example: I will conduct a mini lesson on sentence structure and what a run on sentence is as well as a fragment. The students will then read over their papers focusing on that skill and correcting where necessary. I will answer any questions to help them, plus they are always welcome to submit their stories to me for feedback.

As children grow to love creative writing and hone their skills, they naturally become stronger writers overall, and the prospect of writing essays becomes less daunting for them.

Class Breakdown

10 minutes- Ice Breaker
20 minutes - Weekly topic and writing idea
I will introduce the writing topic and prompt for the class. Discuss it briefly then the students are given time to write and discuss ideas. 
15 minutes - Students are given the opportunity to share their writing first, then they have a chance to share anything they would like to share with the class. This is all volunteer and they are never made to share if they would not like to. 

At the end of each class, the students will be encouraged to set one positive goal for themselves for the upcoming week. It can be academic or personal, shared encouraged but not mandatory. 

*The class is 45 minutes long, however sometimes it might go over if the students are visiting. I will wait up to 10 minutes if possible for them to finish. 
**It is preferable for students to have their cameras on, it provides a more engaging experience for everyone. 


Class Schedule


Week of October 7-12 - Developing Dynamic Characters
Week of October 14-19- Creating Character Relationships 
Week of October 21-26 -Creating Action Scenes
Week of October 28-Nov. 2- Plot Development
Week of November 4-9 - Creating Emotions
Week of November 11-16 - Description and Figurative Language
Week of November 18-23 - Building Suspense and Climax
Week of November 25-29 - 
Week of December 2-6 Editing and Revising
Week of December 9-13 - Foreshadowing
Week of December 16-20- Building prior knowledge, flashbacks
Learning Goals
Developing Creativity: Encourage students to explore their imagination and generate unique ideas for stories and characters.
Improving Writing Skills: Help students enhance their storytelling abilities, including plot development, character creation, and descriptive writing.
learning goal

Other Details

Learning Needs
With over 20 years of experience in accommodating unique learning styles, I've crafted an inclusive environment where every learner can thrive.
Pre-Requisites
No prior experience necessary. This class emphasizes building a passion for writing and fostering connections among other writers.
Supply List
Paper, pencil, or document to type on.
4.9
19reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Nevada Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
With 20 years of experience teaching writing from grade 1 to 12, I'm dedicated to nurturing creativity and fostering writing skills in students of all ages. My passion for writing extends to successful online teaching, where I share my knowledge and love for storytelling with students worldwide.

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$15

weekly
1x per week
40 min

Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
2-6 learners per class

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