Creative Writing and Me (High School-Flex)

Creative Writing for Beginners, Novices and Reluctant Writers

Maline Carroll

Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(146)

There are many ways for students to learn and understand the writing process. As students begin to write and express themselves, they will discover methods that work best for them.

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12

In this class, the students will use pen and paper along with computers/Ipads. They will need to upload the powerpoint/pdfs required for the course. They will interact with the teacher via this platform through chat and can ask questions. The teacher will evaluate students on their work and give individualized feedback. The teacher will create activities, and group discussions in order to interact. Students will also be asked to share their work on the outschool platform. The teaching style...

Learning Goals
TLW (The Learner Will):
TLW-Learn to free write.
TLW-Turn in homework assignments on time using outschool platform. 
TLW-Learn to proofread and edit their work. 
TLW-create and understand how to use outlines, word and sentence maps etc
TLW-Learn and understand the meaning of paragraphs and how they are structured.
TLW-Write  5 5-7 paragraph essays and share it with the classes if they choose to.

Writing is an essential tool and is used in every language and every culture. Having written and published several books, I’ve had to go through the writing process. As each book was completed, I found ways to improve my planning and writing. Teaching students how to plan, proofread, revise, edit and turn in final drafts will create effective and confident writers.

Homework Offered
Students will receive a decent amount of homework due a few hours before the next class. The homework was created to reinforce what was learned during class and to apply old and new strategies for planning, editing, revising, and submitting final drafts. Homework will take approximately 1.5 hours, It really depends on whether students are doing their homework in parts, or sitting down and completing it in one sitting. All homework in this course will involve planning and writing. Videos will be up for review. 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
The learner will be assessed based on the work they turn in and feedback that is applied. Via the personal conference, the learner will have a chance to ask important questions and request clarification. The conferences will give the teacher an idea of how students are doing weekly. 
Grades Offered

0During class, students will use a computer, pencil/pen and paper. They may use their computer to type. Students will be provided with handouts that will also be uploaded the week of class.

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Available times

Pacific

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Meet the teacher

Maline Carroll

Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(146)

I'm an elementary and secondary teacher who also has experience teaching adults who are learning to speak the English language. I teach English, Spanish, and math to elementary students. I also teach US history and English to 6-12 graders. 

I...