Creative Writing and Performance for Beginners! (Ages 8-12)
In this 4-week online course, students will learn how to use key performance techniques in their writing.
Cynthia Amoah, MFA
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(475)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
Week 1: What is Creative Writing? Week 2: Review Famous Poets/Writers Week 3: Write & Edit Our Own Pieces Week 4: Perform Our Work Aloud In this course, students will be introduced to literary role models, performers, and writing craft techniques during live weekly classes. Classes will begin with brief overview of creative writing and writing techniques, followed by student discussion. Classes will also include listening and/or watching performances of various writing styles as well as students presenting their work to the instructor and peers for constructive feedback. Examples of writing craft techniques to be discussed include rhythm, repetition, verse, simile, metaphor, allegory, and symbol. Performance craft techniques to be discussed include voice, tone, pitch, pronunciation, annunciation, eye contact, and projection. Students will learn how to use these tools by implementing it in their own writing, then use these tools to perform their work aloud. No prior writing or performance experience necessary for students to enroll.
Learning Goals
1. Students will establish and grow their creative writing skills by applying writing techniques discussed in class.
2. Students take away key skills to master public speaking and performance.
3. Students will learn about various performance styles by watching and listening to videos.
4. Students will build self-confidence by implementing skills in their own performances.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will be occasionally directed to watch, read and/or browse writing and performances on the National Poetry Out Loud website found here: https://www.poetryoutloud.org.
Supply List
The instructor will provide: slides for each overview session, writing assignments and prompts, as well as the links to listen and watch examples of performances online on National Poetry Out Loud website. No materials will need to be purchased by students for this course.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined March, 2020
4.9
475reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
My contribution as an educator comes from my insistent need to empower young people with the tools that helped me identify my exact voice: creative writing and performance. As an accomplished, and published, poet and spoken word artist, I plan to use both my honed writing voice and my extensive performance experience (as well as a diverse canon of words from other authors) to introduce students to the multi-faceted world of creative writing, performance art, and public speaking.
My hope is that through these topics, students will gain a breadth of knowledge in writing, confidence, and speaking, and will be inspired to investigate their own identities and voices.Reviews
Live Group Class
$48
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-10 learners per class
