Boo! Let’s Write a Ghost Story
Six weeks to create a ghost story to share with the other students
Jessika O'Sullivan
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What's included
6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. To finish a ghost storyClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
“It was a dark and stormy night. Elias and Annie were home alone. Their parents had an important dinner they had to attend. Both sat in the living room doing their homework. When Annie heard a strange sound from the attic, it sounded like someone was bouncing a ball.” Ghost stories are one of the oldest kinds of stories. People have been telling these kinds of stories for thousands of years. Sometimes in front of a campfire or at night to scare and thrill each other. Many ghost stories are a bit frightening, but many also have a good ending where things are set right, and the ghost no longer feels the need to haunt people. Ghost stories can be a wonderful mix of funny, sad, scary, and mysterious. Week 1 and 2 We will start with a discussion about ghosts and why a ghost might have stayed behind in our world. Then the student will create and describe their ghost. Week 3 Create and describe a spooky location and atmosphere. Week 4 Draw a map of the location of the story as a way to outline and plan your writing. Week 5 Practice creatively describing emotions . Week 6 Read your stories
Learning Goals
Will learn how to write a ghost story and share it with others
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
What about ghosts?
We will discuss the following questions.
Why do ghosts stay behind in our world?
What can ghosts do?
What do ghosts look like?
What do ghosts sound and smell like?
The students will create their own ghost characters for their stories. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
What about ghosts?
We will discuss the following questions.
Why do ghosts stay behind in our world?
What can ghosts do?
What do ghosts look like?
What do ghosts sound and smell like?
The students will create their own ghost characters for their stories. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
That spooky feeling
We will discuss how we create a spooky feeling or atmosphere in our writing and the students will have time to create the location in their story. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Follow the map
I will show the students how we can draw a map of the location of their stories to use as a way to plan our stories. The students will have time to start drawing the map of their location. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some students might write more scary stories with frightening ghosts
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2016
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Teacher expertise and credentials
In my creative writing classes, I encourage students to draw from their experiences and thoughts to create unique pieces and share my passion for writing. This passion has been recognized with four awards for a short story and three poems, which I hope will inspire your students.
I am an immigrant from Sweden with a master's degree in education from Lund/Malmö University.
I am dedicated to forming connections with my students and customizing my teaching to suit their age. I aim to challenge my students while ensuring they never feel like failures. Patience, humor, and kindness are paramount in my approach.
As a teacher, I foster critical thinking through various activities such as research and discussions. The most rewarding part of my job is igniting my students' joy of learning and nurturing their curiosity about the world.
I believe in incorporating play into my teaching whenever possible, as I believe that everyone, regardless of age, has a playful side.
I have previously taught social and political science, religion, and geography and have nearly 25 years of experience working with children of different ages.
My diverse interests include folklore, photography, nature, books, and history, particularly on overlooked historical figures. I hope to share these interests with your students, sparking their curiosity and broadening their horizons.
I eagerly look forward to having your student in my class and am excited to embark on this learning journey together!Reviews
Live Group Course
$65
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-6 learners per class
