Characters Galore! Write Believable Characters
Teacher Jill
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(90)
This one-off creative writing lesson shows you how to write strong and believable characters by honing your observational skills.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
The lesson will include:
• A discussion about how to what makes a believable character. Can people-watching help us to do this?
• You will learn how to show the scene you want to write. (There's a difference between telling a reader and showing a reader -
one is effective, the other, not so much!)
• You will learn how you can use observations to create characters that people want to read.
• You will choose between first or third person writing - which is better for the stories you...Students will learn the difference between showing a character and describing a character. You will learn how to use your ideas to create strong characters within the stories you write. You will learn how to write short pieces of flash fiction sparked by the five senses.
I am a published author and editor outside of Outschool. A few years ago, I was commissioned to write many short pieces of fiction that are used in schools throughout the UK for SAT preparation. As such, I have an inate understanding and knowledge of how to craft fiction stories.
Homework Offered
You will be asked to write a short piece of descriptive writing using your previous people-watching exercise. Feedback will be given.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Informal assessment.Grades Offered
Notebook, pens, or access to Word.
I follow a particular set of rules in class and these are as follows: 1. Cameras on - a large part of this class is via discussion and it's good for everyone to see the person talking and who is listening to them. 2. No cursing 3. No interrupting when another person is talking (students who do so will be warned and may be muted if the interruptions continue) 4. Everyone’s opinion is valid 5. Class may be muted when I need to progress the lesson – I will tell you when I am doing so.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(90)
Hi! Welcome to my profile and thank you for visiting! I've worked in primary education for more years than I care to think about. Yes, I'm probably somewhat older than the majority of teachers on here, but don't let that put you off. I have a...
Group Class
$20
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
2-9 learners per class
