Spring Break Creative Writing Camp: Write a Story- 5 Incredible Writer's Tricks
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 8
***$5 off Coupon: enter code HARSC60REL5 at checkout*** Objective: Each day, students will learn how to use a different writing strategy to break through writer’s block and use those strategies to write a story. Each day for this camp, your learner will be interacting with each other and me to: 1) Define a particular writing strategy - through discussion and sharing 2) Learn through guided practice how to use that strategy to create an array of specific details about their story. 3)...
5 lessons//1 Week
Week 1Lesson 1Writing Trick #1: Asking QuestionsStudents will: Ask questions to get at story idea and main character. They might get the time to start writing their story in class.Lesson 2Writing Trick #2: Mind MappingStudents will: Learn how to mind map their opening scene with setting and character details. This takes the entire class period, so we probably will not get much writing time in (but we will in subsequent lessons).Lesson 3Writing Trick #3: Drawing to WriteStudents will: Sketch the landscape of their story and label the parts to help them get at more details and events that will happen in their story. We will be writing after the demonstration and questions.Lesson 4Writing Trick #4: TimelineStudents will: Create a timeline of events for their story, some of which is already created in previous lessons, but this shows them the direction their story can take. We will have time for some writing.Lesson 5Writing Trick #5: Writing SprintsStudents will: Learn to set a goal for writing a short part of their story for ten minutes, regroup, discuss and then write for another ten minute sprint.
Students will learn how to use 5 writing strategies to break through writer’s block and use each strategy to write a short story.
Homework Offered
If students do not have the opportunity to finish their piece of writing during class, they can share it with me in the conversations tab. However, I do not require homework. If they do choose to share it, I can give them some feedback.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Informal AssessmentGrades Offered
Must be able to read and write in English.
1 file available upon enrollment-their private Google Account (or other word processing program) the learner is familiar with (a new document file should be open) - download the pdf workbook or make a copy of the Google Slides from the link given inside the classroom for a digital workbook -a sheet of paper or a notebook that they use for writing (like a writing journal) -a pen or pencil -a highlighter
Google Docs Students will need a blank Google Doc open before class begins to help them be ready for the writing time.
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Group Class
$100
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 98 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 11-13
2-6 learners per class