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Creative Writing: 6th-8th Grade -Writing Prompts, Literary Elements, & Technique

Completed by 39 learners
Ages 10-14
Live Group Class
Ongoing writing class: 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Learn about character development, setting enhancements, story structure, writing elements, and figures of speech. Students share stories, give/receive feedback, and practice public speaking.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(220 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week
2-8 learners per class
50 min

What's included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 8
This writing class is designed to give writers more specific direction as they continue to improve their skills. Writing style progresses and comes to life through using various figures of speech and other writing elements. We will work on being more descriptive and detail-oriented in our written work as we learn about and use these valuable writing topics and resources.

After we discuss the meaning of the weekly writing topic and brainstorm examples, we will discuss how we can incorporate these lessons into our writing. Students will realize the importance that these literary elements can have in their writing. Using various writing elements can enhance or describe their stories, improve the quality of writing, and also make a difference in how students develop their skills as an author.  

Students should come prepared with a notebook or paper on which to take notes and write stories. 

You are welcome to join the class at any time because each class is independent of each other. If you want all of the classes, you can start in January or you could catch the end of the fall session now and then get the beginning classes in the next session. 


MONDAY CLASS - 9:10AM (Mountain Time)
Week of February 24: Idioms
Week of March 3: Onomatopoeias
Week of March 10: Oxymorons
Week of March 17: Irony
Week of March 24: Understatements
Week of March 31: Word Choice
Week of April 7: Connotation and Denotation
Week of April 14: Adding Sensory Details - Sight/Sound
Week of April 21: Adding Sensory Details - Taste/Smell
Week of April 28: Adding Sensory Details - Touch/Feel
Week of May 5: Writing with Color Words - Red, Orange, Yellow, Pink, Purple
Week of May 12: Writing with Color Words - Blue, Green, Gray, Brown, Black, White
Week of May 18: Tone and Mood


MONDAY CLASS - 2:30PM (Mountain Time)
Week of February 24: Enhancing with Color - Red, Orange, Yellow, Pink, Purple
Week of March 3: Enhancing with Color - Blue, Green, Gray, Brown, Black, White
Week of March 10: Tone and Mood
Week of March 17: Symbolism
Week of March 24: Conflict and Resolution
Week of March 31: Theme
Week of April 7: The Role of Dialogue
Week of April 14: Writing Action Scenes
Week of April 21: Flashbacks and Time Shifts
Week of April 28: Adding Transitions
Week of May 5: Writing a Hook
Week of May 12: Generalizations
Week of May 19: Analogies


TUESDAY CLASS - 9:25AM (Mountain Time)
Week of February 24: Enhancing with Color - Red, Orange, Yellow, Pink, Purple
Week of March 3: Enhancing with Color - Blue, Green, Gray, Brown, Black, White
Week of March 10: Tone and Mood
Week of March 17: Symbolism
Week of March 24: Conflict and Resolution
Week of March 31: Theme
Week of April 7: The Role of Dialogue
Week of April 14: Writing Action Scenes
Week of April 21: Flashbacks and Time Shifts
Week of April 28: Adding Transitions
Week of May 5: Writing a Hook
Week of May 12: Generalizations
Week of May 19: Analogies


WEDNESDAY CLASS - 10:00AM (Mountain Time) 
Week of February 24: NO CLASS
Week of March 3: Onomatopoeias
Week of March 10: Oxymorons
Week of March 17: Irony
Week of March 24: Understatements
Week of March 31: Word Choice
Week of April 7: Connotation and Denotation 
Week of April 14: Adding Sensory Details - Sight/Sound 
Week of April 21: Adding Sensory Details - Taste/Smell
Week of April 28: Adding Sensory Details - Touch/Feel
Week of May 5: Writing with Color Words - Red, Orange, Yellow, Pink, Purple
Week of May 12: Writing with Color Words - Blue, Green, Gray, Brown, Black, White
Week of May 18: Tone and Mood



After learning about the weekly writing element, students will be given a choice of 2-3 different writing prompts, or may use their own idea. They will select the topic they would like to write about and begin their writing adventures. 

Near the end of class, learners will have the opportunity to share their stories and build their public speaking skills. No one will be required to share, but may choose to do so if they would like feedback from myself or fellow learners. Students may choose to share their stories verbally in class, by posting them in the classroom for other students to read, or by sending them to me privately. 


PLEASE NOTE:  
I teach various creative writing classes, however, the writing prompts and material are always unique and will not be used across any of my other classes. If students would like to take my other classes, they will be learning different techniques and material in each class. 

I do not tolerate bullying or teasing in my class. I want everyone to feel safe and happy. I love teaching and want students to experience friendship with one another and enjoy being together.

Learning Goals

Learners will:  
  • Develop and enhance their creative writing skills. 
  • Write stories and build their personal story notebooks. 
  • Share their stories and practice their public speaking skills if they choose to do so.

Other Details

Supply List
Learners will need a pencil and paper. They may choose to use a notebook to keep everything together or to use loose paper. They may want a separate notebook for their stories and writings and something different to use for note-taking and such - it is just personal preference.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined June, 2020
4.9
220reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Weber State University
I am a certified teacher and previously taught 5th grade in a public school. I have tutored and worked with youth of all ages and into adulthood. I enjoy teaching and learning with the students. I am excited to help learners enhance their writing skills in my class. 

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