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Collaborative Creative Writing, Science Fiction
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Intermediate - Advanced Level
In this class, we will be using the step-by-step writing process to write a science fiction short story using all the sci-fi tropes that readers love! The learner's story will be written independently, but we will collaborate at each step. The topics covered will be the steps of the writing process: brainstorming and planning, editing, revising, and finishing a piece. We will circle back to a step if necessary. The learner will create their own piece. This class will be both teacher and...
This class is taught in English.
Learners will become better and more confident writers. Learners will develop critical thinking skills by considering their own and others’ ideas. Learners will better understand how to use science fiction tropes in stories in ways that are enjoyable for a reader. Learners will better understand how stories are formed, including literary elements such as characters, setting, plot, etc. Learners will better understand how published works are created, including brainstorming, collaborating with others, writing and rewriting, etc. Learners will become more fluent and confident in conversation skills such as active listening, affirming others’ comments, and giving and receiving critiques and opinions. Learners will become more confident and fluent in reading aloud.
Lover of science fiction stories. Taught 4 years of Writer's Workshop. Excelled in Writing for Teachers and Creative Writing classes in college. Have been blogging for different sites throughout my adult life. Written curricula for public schools, homeschooling, and religious organizations.
Homework Offered
Learners will complete most of their writing outside of class, and how long it takes each week depends on the length of their story.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
I will informally assess learners' growth in conversation and writing skills as the weeks progress.Grades Offered
Flexible structure of each session Graphic organizers & other visual elements used Individualized attention and support Varied modalities: brainstorming, independent writing and/or dictation
Word processing program or paper and pencil
Students' work may contain battle scenes, technological consequences, frightening monsters and other sci-fi elements.
We may refer to "21 Popular Science Fiction Tropes for Writers" from Writers Digest.
***I will be out of town and unavailable May 5 to May 12. I will respond to messages when I am back!*** Hello! My name is Arline, and I'm a former public school teacher with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. I love working...
1-on-1 Tutoring
$17
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-13
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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