Outschool
Search

per class
Class

Cats & Snowflakes: Descriptive Creative Writing for Cat-Lovers

New class
Ages 10-14
Live One-Time Class
Students will love writing in this one-time cat-themed class. Learners will enjoy talking about cats while developing their creative writing skills though varied writing activities that make the time fly by!
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(78 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
2-6 learners per class
45 min

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Students will love writing in this class! Talking and writing about cats peaks the interest of many students so writing about cats makes learners feel comfortable and confident about the subject right from the beginning of class. This one-time class invites students to write about 'Cats and Snowflakes.'

I have combined my nearly 20 years of teaching experience in a classroom with my passion for writing and love of cats to design this engaging class format that helps students develop descriptive writing skills and ultimately a love of writing.

Benefits of this class:
-Develop students' creative writing skills and foster a love for writing
-Teach students about different types of literary devices (figurative language) to create strong writing
-Review/Teach students about point of view and maintaining a consistent tense in writing
-Improve students' written expression (specifically work on clarity of expression)
-Encourage students to think carefully about word choice 
-Develop students' understanding of the writing process
-Provide a place for students to talk about cats and be social

The agenda for this class is:

1. Greetings and introductions.

2. Find the Best Descriptors Activity. Students will work with the teacher (and together) to create a list of descriptive words for 'falling snowflakes.' (Word lists will describe elements of the image such as colours, movement and temperature.) This will help learners understand the importance of strong/unique word choice.  

3. The Description Challenge. Students will use their word lists from the previous activity to write a vivid description of falling snow within an assigned time. Students will focus on creating clear and powerful sentences that capture a reader's attention. Students can share part or all of their writing at the end of the challenge. 

4. Figurative Language Challenge. Students will learn about/review imagery and be challenged to include it in their final piece. 

5. Final Writing Exercise. Students will be given a number of images of 'Cats and Snowflakes' to choose from to describe for their final writing piece. Students will be guided by the teacher to create a list of ideas to include in their writing and then decide what point of view and tense to use in their writing. Then students will be given time to write their ideas into sentences. 

6. Sharing. Students are encouraged to share their writing - one sentence or their entire final exercise. This is meant to celebrate students' success and offer some teacher feedback.

I am a very positive and encouraging teacher, and I use a variety of methods that appeal to both visual and linguistic learners. This class will use many approaches for learning, including discussion, slides and images. Students will receive lots of verbal feedback, and there are many opportunities for students to participate throughout the class. I love talking about cats and watching students achieve success in their writing.

Students do not need to have any prior knowledge about cats. Students taking this class are strongly encouraged to have their cameras on as it develops students' intrapersonal skills and I can more effectively teach and respond to students' non-verbal cues. Students will need lined paper and a pen or pencil. As well, if students choose to type the final writing activity, they will need a device to do so.

You are welcome to request another time or day for this class and/or you may request a private one-on-one class.

Learning Goals

Students will improve their writing skills and understanding of figurative language. This class will also foster a love for creative writing.

Other Details

External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined May, 2022
5.0
78reviews
Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
I am a certified English and History teacher and have taught for 20 years, mostly in a high school classroom. I have taught creative writing for many years and have had some work published myself. Many of my students have had their creative pieces published and have won writing awards.

Reviews

Ms. Delang suggests this class next...
Creative Writing for Cat-Lovers: Enjoy Descriptive Writing & Discussing Cats
Ms. Delang
5.0
(78)
per class
Group Class
1/wk, 45 min
10-14

Parents also liked
Creative Writing
Alida Noort, BA CYC, ECE
5.0
(295)
per class
Next session at 9 PM on Tuesday
Group Class
1/wk, 40 min
5-9
Creative Writing Tutoring
Writers Of The World by Luke Beardsley
4.8
(520)
per session
1-on-1 Tutoring
On Demand
9-15
Kitty Cat Creative Writing Club: Weekly Creative Writing
WordPlay Writing Co. | Jackson Pearce
4.9
(1,873)
per class
Next session at 6 PM on Tue 3/4
Group Class
1/wk, 45 min
7-9
Creative Writing Camp
Jessika O'Sullivan
4.9
(1,157)
per class
Next session at 9:30 PM on Mon 4/14
Group Class
1 wk, 4/wk, 1.50 hr
10-14
Creative Writing Strength Training
Jessika O'Sullivan
4.9
(1,157)
per class
Next session at 3:30 PM on Tue 3/4
Group Class
1/wk, 1 hr
12-16
Teen Creative Writing Camp
WordPlay Writing Co. | Jackson Pearce
4.9
(1,873)
per class
Next session at 5 PM on Mon 6/2
Group Class
1 wk, 5/wk, 50 min
12-17
1:1 Creative Writing Unleashed
Susie Foote
4.8
(237)
per session
1-on-1 Tutoring
On Demand
6-18
Creative Writing Club
Writers Of The World by Luke Beardsley
4.8
(520)
per class
Next session at 1 AM tomorrow
Group Class
1/wk, 1.33 hr
9-14
Write Your Story: A Creative Writing Class
Ms. Johanna - MA English Literature IB/AP
5.0
(13)
per session
1-on-1 Tutoring
On Demand
8-18
Weekly Creative Writing Club!
Lydia Nicholson
4.9
(259)
per class
Next session at 9 PM today
Group Class
1/wk, 45 min
9-13
Creative Writing Adventures
Kellie Thompson
4.8
(531)
per class
Next session at 9 PM on Monday
Group Class
1/wk, 25 min
7-10
Dystopian Creative Writing
Camille Maughan
5.0
(9)
per class
Next session at 2 AM on Sat 3/1
Group Class
1 wk, 1/wk, 1 hr
11-15
Summer Creative Writing Club
Mari Devine Dunn, Ed.S.
4.9
(75)
per class
Next session at 5 PM on Mon 6/2
Group Class
1/wk, 30 min
9-13
Creative Writing Club for Young Writers
Mr. Steven M.Ed.
5.0
(27)
per class
Next session at 8:30 PM on Wednesday
Group Class
1/wk, 50 min
8-13
Creative Writing Club With Mr. Hess
Tyler Hess
5.0
(6)
per class
Group Class
1/wk, 55 min
13-18
Creative Writing Retreat For Budding Writers
Ms. Caldwell, B.A. Adv. English Literature, M.Mus.
4.9
(177)
per class
Next session at 8 PM on Fri 6/13
Group Class
1 wk, 3/wk, 1.25 hr
13-18
See More Classes
Home
Search
Give a Gift Card
Open currency, time zone, and language settings
Language & Region
Log In