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Complete How-To Narrative Writing Course With Story Elements & Writing Process

Completed by 4 learners
Ages 7-10
Live Group Class
In this fun, 4 week course, students will learn the structure, elements, & skills necessary to write a narrative from start to finish with step-by-step instruction & practice in planning, executing, & revising narrative writing.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(99 reviews)

Live video meetings
3x per week, 4 weeks
3-6 learners per class
55 min

What's included

12 live meetings
11 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Students write at different levels and paces at the this age. To ensure no student falls behind in the lessons, they may occasionally be assigned to finish a writing project started in class at home. My goal is to help each student improve upon their own current writing abilities with support.
Grading
I will provide written feedback on your student’s progress in class

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 4
Beginner Level
In this fun, 4 week course, students will learn the structure, elements, and skills necessary to write a complete narrative from start to finish with step-by-step instruction and practice in planning, executing, and revising narrative writing with confidence.

This class is for young writers ready to learn about narrative writing story structure, who have basic writing skills, and the ability to organize thoughts in complete sentences with a beginning, middle, and end. This class is an excellent follow up for students who have completed my ‘How to Write a Paragraph’ 3 week course. 

This is a fun, interactive writing course that allows students to engage in discussions, participate in hands-on activities and writing experiences, and collaborate with peers while we learn each step of narrative writing together. Students will have plenty of time for independent writing, and regular conferencing with the teacher to support their learning and process. 

I teach this course using a Writing Workshop style format where I utilize mini-lessons to introduce new topics,  model effective writing strategies, lead students in topical discussions and activities, brainstorm ideas, and provide time for independent writing with support. Students are each encouraged to share both their ideas and their writing with the class. 

I use an engaging slide show I created specifically for this course by sharing my screen with students, and enthusiastically guide them through each of the parts of the lesson. In each meeting, students can be expected to learn or review a new narrative writing skill, participate in group discussions and activities, and have time to practice new skills through independent writing or skill work. I will provide worksheets each week that I also designed just for this course to enrich students’ understanding of the skills being taught. It is highly recommended that students print out the worksheets relevant to each of the classes to get the most out of the learning experiences.

** I work with each student to help them achieve growth and mastery while instilling confidence and passion through support and encouragement. 

In this course, we will define what a narrative is, study the structure of a narrative, and learn to write both personal narratives and fictional short story narratives. 

We will cover:
Purpose of a Narrative
Story Elements: Characters, Setting, & Plot
Planning and Organizing a Narrative
Narrative Hooks
Narrative Closings
Exploding Small Moments
How to Generate Narrative Story Ideas
The Writing Process
Describing Characters
Personal Narrative
Fictional Narrative
Using an Editing Rubric to Self-Evaluate

Students will finish this course with a strong narrative they are proud of, and a clear understanding of how to write a narrative from start to finish. I will communicate with you regarding your student’s progress throughout the course. Feel free to message me with any questions. 

I look forward to writing with your student!

Learning Goals

Purpose of a Narrative
How to use story elements

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
12 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Purpose of a Narrative
 Define and learn the purpose and form of a narrative 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Story Elements
 Learn how to identify and establish characters, setting and plot 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Planning a Narrative
 Learn to organize and plan out a narrative story 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Narrative Hooks
 Learn various ways to start a narrative story in a strong way that grabs the readers attention 
55 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Students do not need to access any other resources during this course. I will show a slide show by sharing my screen. One of the worksheets requires the use of scissors. Please be prepared to supervise or assist during this activity as needed. It is highly recommended that students print out all worksheets designed and provided for this course. Worksheets will be posted to the classroom the day before they will be used in class. Each student will be encouraged to engage with both the teacher and fellow students during this class. I create a safe, welcoming environment where students are encouraged to share appropriate ideas and questions. All students will be expected to treat each other with kindness and respect, or risk being removed from the class.
Pre-Requisites
Students should be able express and organize their thoughts in complete sentences. This class is an excellent follow up for students who have completed my ‘How to Write a Paragraph’ 3 week course.
Supply List
Notebooks with lined paper (Bound or loose paper is okay)
Pencils with erasers
Worksheets pertinent to each class which will be linked in the classroom before each class
Any additional materials needed to complete certain worksheets (like scissors or glue)
A folder or binder to keep all all of their completed work in. 
A good attitude
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
NA

Meet the teacher

Joined July, 2020
5.0
99reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from University of South Florida
I have a Masters degree in Education from the University of South Florida, my ESOL certificate, years of experience teaching 2nd and 3rd grade in the classroom, and years of experience teaching language arts and ESL on line to more than 1,500 students of varying ages. I have a passion for teaching, and a love of writing, adventuring, and reading in my free time. 

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