Be You & Become a Better Writer: Creative Narrative Story Writing, Self-Paced
What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1-2 hours per week. Learners will be given various practice assignments each lesson in addition to the part of the paper they are writing.Certificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
***THIS IS A SELF-PACED CLASS- We will not meet live; however, assignments will receive written feedback from the teacher on Mondays each week for up to 8 weeks from start date.*** In this 8-lesson, self-paced, narrative story writing course, learners will go through each step of the writing process for writing a creative narrative story catering to their interests (Be You!). Each lesson will include a video explaining the lesson that will be completed in Nearpod. In the lesson there will be videos and mini-assignments the learner will complete that will help support the part of the story they are working on. Learners will complete a portion of their story with each lesson on a private Google Slide link or submit their handwritten work to receive written feedback each Monday. 📈Lesson 1: Types of Writing and Story Plot📈 Learners will be introduced to the different types of writing and begin brainstorming ideas for their narrative writing story. They will learn about the parts of a story and create a story plot of the events in their story. 🏁Lesson 2: BETTER Story Beginnings🏁 Learners will learn how to write an entertaining beginning that draws the reader in. They will create a beginning paragraph for their story. 🍦Lesson 3: BETTER Descriptive Detail🍦 Learners will learn how to use descriptive detail in their writing to allow the reader to experience what the characters are experiencing. They will create a descriptive paragraph for a character, setting, or object from their story. 😲Lesson 4: BETTER Suspense😲 Learners will learn how to build suspense in their writing to keep the reader engaged. They will write a paragraph using suspense-building techniques for their story. 💥Lesson 5: BETTER Climax/Main Event💥 Learners will learn how to incorporate description, dialogue, thoughts, and feelings into their writing and "show" instead of "tell" their big dramatic scene. Learners will use these skills to write about the main event in their story. 🎬Lesson 6: BETTER Story Endings🎬 Learners will learn how to create strong endings that leave the reader satisfied with their story. They will write a paragraph to use as the end of their story. 🛠️Lesson 7: Revising and Editing🛠️ Learners will learn how to properly revise and edit. Learners will use this week to complete their rough drafts, adding any parts of their story not yet written. They will revise and edit their completed stories. 📖Lesson 8: Storybook📖 Learners will create a storybook for their story with pictures using a book creator program, which will be viewable to their peers who have also taken the class. These books can be printed into hard copies or shared digitally with family and friends if desired. 🎖️Each learner will receive a certificate of completion upon completing the final draft and storybook. "Be You and Become a Better Writer" classes are designed to help learners improve their writing and express their individuality with the support and guidance of a K-12 certified English teacher. Looking forward to helping learners BE YOU and BECOME A BETTER WRITER! Available as a LIVE 8-week course: https://outschool.com/classes/be-you-and-become-a-better-writer-creative-narrative-story-writing-8-week-course-ES0etndI
Learning Goals
Learners will improve their writing skills by completing a creative narrative writing paper.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Types of Writing and Story Plot
Learners will be introduced to the different types of writing and begin brainstorming ideas for their narrative writing story. They will learn about the parts of a story and create a story plot of the events in their story.
Lesson 2:
Story Beginnings
Learners will learn how to write an entertaining beginning that draws the reader in. They will create a beginning for their story.
13 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Descriptive Detail
Learners will learn how to use descriptive detail in their writing to allow the reader to experience what the characters are experiencing. They will create a descriptive paragraph for a character, setting, or object in their story.
Lesson 4:
Building Suspense
Learners will learn how to build suspense in their writing to keep the reader engaged. They will write a paragraph using suspense-building techniques for their story.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Learners will use a google slide link that they will not need a google account to use. They are able to print handouts and handwrite as an alternative. Nearpod will only need their name to use, no email. Storyjumper accounts are created using class links and created username - no email needed.
Supply List
A private Google Slide link will be sent to the learner to complete assignments. Handouts to print will be sent each lesson if learner prefers to hand write story.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Baylor University - Waco, Texas
Classroom teacher in the state of Texas for 5th and 6th grade English for 5 years with K-12 ELA/ESL certification.
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Self-Paced Course
$12
weekly or $96 for all content8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
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Ages: 8-13