Blog About American Studies on Your Website: Creative Writing 104 (SEM 9-13)
This 4th class of this series, students continue creative writing through blogging on the websites they built in 101. Students will create eight more blogs on American Studies and receive teacher feedback on their writing and their website
Katelyn Miller
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(146)
What's included
8 live meetings
7 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. If a student does not finish his or her work during that day’s lesson, the student will be expected to finish it prior to the next class lesson. This class does meet once a week for 8 weeks and it is expected for each student to keep up with the lessons and any work in the lesson. With this said, this is a basic introductory course and many students are able to follow along at the pace set.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Intermediate Level
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Class Review: “My daughter has been a reluctant writer. This class gave her confidence in her writing and she enjoyed the topics. I highly recommend this teacher to help your child become an independent writer.” -Lora O. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - *To become a master blogger and to improve writing and technology skills, students must first take my 101 class before taking this class. It is suggested then, that the student spend the year blogging in the follow-up classes: 102, 103, 104, 105, and 106. Classes are scheduled out for the year to help parents plan. These classes may also help with yearly school credits for English, STEM, Technology, History, Elective, Writing, and/or Social Studies. *This class will not be canceled if only one student is enrolled for class. *Many students take this class for English credit, STEM or technology credit, general Elective credit, and/or Writing credit, and may request a grade at the end of the semester for school credit. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - In this course, students ages 9-13, improve their writing skills by writing more blogs with teacher instruction, and learn more tips on building their WordPress website. Teacher feedback on writing as well as web page building will be provided to all students. This class focuses on American Studies topics. Students may take the 102, 103, 104, 105, and 106 blog classes out of order if they'd like. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Week 1 *Introductions *Expectations *Student introduction activities *Create a new blog workshop: Current events in North or South America - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Week 2 *Create a new blog workshop: Music, Television, or Computer Gaming in North or South America - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Week 3 *Create a new blog workshop: Books in North or South America - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Week 4 *Create a new blog workshop: Sports in North or South America - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Week 5 *Create a new blog workshop: Food in North or South America - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Week 6 *Create a new blog workshop: Travel in North or South America - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Week 7 *Create a new blog workshop: Student Choice - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Week 8 *Create a new blog workshop: Student Choice - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What is the structure of this class? During the first half of every lesson, teacher instruction will be provided on how to complete that day’s activity. The second half of every lesson will allow students to write their blogs and build their websites. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What’s your teaching style and how will you teach? I like to have fun in my classes. I am thorough in execution but joyful in presentation. I do expect students to follow instruction and do the assignments, and I welcome every question a student may ask. I will use slides to help present my lessons and hands-on work to engage student learning. I love having students bring in their own learning styles and ways of participation. Since this is a small class, I do expect to interact with all students. I want to learn about my students and what they are experienced in. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Learning Goals
Students will learn:
*How to use creative writing to express their ideas and interests through blogging while enjoying learning about a new culture
*How to write a blog
*How to create website pages and posts
*How to create links on a website
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students must first take my 101 class before taking this class.
Supply List
*Desktop or Laptop computer *Internet access *Interest to share your own interests and voices with others *A notebook and pen/pencil may be helpful for note taking *The website the student created in the 101 course.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2020
4.9
146reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate
3 Degrees
Master's Degree from Walden Univeristy
Bachelor's Degree from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Associate's Degree from Montgomery County Community College
I have over 15 years of marketing and communications experience and have written numerous blogs for many different industries. Having my own marketing business has allowed me to build websites for businesses, organizations, and professionals that include blog/news sections on their websites.Reviews
Live Group Class
$100
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
1-10 learners per class
