$17
weeklyor $135 for 8 classes
Beginning Creative Writing: Writer's Workshop
New class
Ages 5-8
Live Group Course
Live video meetings
1x per week, 8 weeks
2-6 learners per class
45 min
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. Writers will be encouraged to write more stories throughout the week to enhance their writing skills.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 2
Beginner Level
Let's write :)! Each class is structured like a mini-Writer's Workshop session. The beauty of Writer's Workshop is that students can write about whatever they want! Students do not need to be fluent writers or spellers for this class. The main focus for this class is for students to brainstorm ideas with others, to transfer their ideas to paper, to write stories, to build stamina with writing, to boost confidence, and to share their writing (stories) with others. *Drawing stories (pictures) counts as "writing" for beginning writers. 10-15 minutes- Shared Writing- In shared writing, the teacher and students compose a story together. I will write a story with brainstorming and the shared ideas from students. 5 minutes- Mini lesson- During this time I will teach a quick writing lesson using the story that we have composed together. This lesson will vary each week and will focus on the skills listed in the syllabus. 15-20 minutes- Writing- Each learner will write a story of their choosing. The focus of Writer's Workshop is for students to write about whatever their heart desires :). During this time students will be able to talk about what they are writing about and brainstorm/share their ideas with others. Topic ideas will be shared with students who are having trouble coming up with ideas on their own. 10-15 minutes- Share Time- Each child will be given the opportunity to share their story with the group (but are not required to). * This class will sometimes go a little over the scheduled ending time due to learner discussion.
Learning Goals
The goal for class is to help children find the joy and fun in writing while also exploring many K-2 writing skills.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Story Structure
Beginning, Middle, End
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Fiction
Using imagination
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Details
Who, what, when, where, why, how
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Non-fiction
Facts and opinions
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Paper to write on, pencil, crayons/markers. Writing paper options are attached and may be printed out if needed.
4 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Nevada Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I have been an elementary school teacher for over 20 years. The knowledge and skills that I have acquired throughout my teaching career allow me to help young learners sharpen their writing skills. I have been fully trained in the Lucy Calkins Writer's Workshop Curriculum. I have also attended numerous BER (Bureau of Education & Research) trainings focusing on Writer's Workshop and how to teach young learners how to write. As a lead teacher, I have conducted many workshops for new teachers focusing on the Writer's Workshop model. I have also helped to produce many young Writing Festival winners throughout my teaching career.
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