Come Together, Write Now | Collaborative Creative Writing Course
Have you ever heard the idiom, "Two heads are better than one?" What about eleven heads? In this collaborative creative writing course, students will have the opportunity to write collaboratively with their peers while reviewing genre.
Sturdevant's Scholars
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What's included
6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Each week, students will be challenged to write their own stories, using the class writing as a model.Assessment
Students will be assessed and provided written feedback based on their participation in class discussion and overall contribution to the creation of the final writing product.Class Experience
Collaborative Creative Writing is a technique I use to showcase the very best from each writer in the class. Each week, we will focus on a different genre of writing, while reviewing the five steps of the writing process. Students will be assessed based on participation in class discussion and their contribution to the creation of the final product. Students will receive a copy of their 2024 Summer Writing Portfolio at the end of the course. *This course is a part of Mrs. Sturdevant's Summer Sampler 2024
Learning Goals
Students will produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.With some guidance and support from peers and Mrs. Sturdevant, students will develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Moondance (Poem)
In Week 1, we will write a short poem of rhyming couplets titled, "Moondance". For inspiration, we will read Percy Bysshe Shelley's "The Waning Moon." 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Journey to the Unknown (Science Fiction Short Story)
In space the possibilities are endless. For inspiration, we will draw on Star Wars to write a short story titled, "Journey to the Unknown". 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Storm of the Century (Pirate Shanty)
The year is 1895 and we are pirates who have found ourselves stranded on a desert island. The worst part is that a terrible storm can be seen in the distance. What will we do? In Week 3, we will write a pirate shanty that tells of our adventure. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Under the Sea (Drama Script)
What is life like when your home is underwater? In Week 4, we will write a play script based on the everyday lives of mermaids and their underwater friends. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
The following supplies are needed for class: Pencil/Pen (if you prefer writing to typing) Charged Device Your Imagination
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Percy Bysshe Shelley's "The Waning Moon"
Joined May, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Education from East Carolina University
I love teaching and I am a licensed English and Social Studies teacher teacher with over fifteen years of classroom experience, including online. I am also certified in TESOL and TEFL with over ten years of experience teaching English to non native speakers. My goal as an Outschool teacher is to provide high quality, one on one and small group instruction. I believe teaching and learning should be fun and the foundation of a quality education lies in building relationships with others and the world around us. I want to go beyond teaching a class and establish a classroom community where like a tree with strong roots, my students can learn and grow to be grounded and well rounded. I offer one on one English Speaking Practice, Poetry Courses, and many more. If I do not have availability on my schedule, please feel free to reach out and request a time. Look through my classes at https://outschool.com/teachers/Mrs-Sturdevant's-Scholars and enter the coupon code at checkout.Reviews
Live Group Course
$22
weekly or $127 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-10 learners per class
