Creative Writing Book Club: A Wrinkle in Time
In this six-week course, students will hone their creative writing skills by discussing A Wrinkle in Time as a group and authoring creative writing samples through weekly prompts inspired by the book.
Maura Atwood
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(93)
What's included
6 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Two chapters of A Wrinkle in Time every week. A short weekly creative writing prompt.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
In this Book Club, students will read two chapters of A Wrinkle in Time every week. Each class will consist of a discussion of the two chapters read, and instructions for that week's writing prompt. Students will spend a few minutes at the end of every class starting to work on the writing prompt so that they are able to ask any immediate questions in person. Students will be encouraged to share their writing in the next week's class. First Class: Discussion of Mrs. Whatsit and Mrs. Who Second Class Discussion of Mrs. Witch and The Black Thing Optional Sharing of Previous Week's Writing Prompt Third Class Discussion of The Tesseract and The Happy Medium Optional Sharing of Previous Week's Writing Prompt Fourth Class Discussion of The Man with the Red Eyes and the Transparent Column Optional Sharing of Previous Week's Writing Prompt This class is designed to be an after-school or weekend class, but will also be posted during weekdays, making it an ideal class for homeschoolers. Fifth Class Discussion of IT and Absolute Zero Optional Sharing of Previous Week's Writing Prompt Sixth Class Discussion of Aunt Beast and the Foolish and the Weak Optional Sharing of Previous Week's Writing Prompt I am a kind, energetic, and enthusiastic teacher. I ensure that all of my group classes are safe spaces where students feel comfortable creating, and sharing their thoughts and ideas. A Wrinkle in Time is one of my favorite middle grade books, and offers a whole lot of things to talk about! Our discussions will center around the social-emotional learning aspects of the story.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some of the chapters of the book are frightening. The book deals with topics of grief, loss, bullying, and anger.
Supply List
Please bring a notebook and a pencil to every class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
4.8
93reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello!
My name is Maura, and I'm an actor, musician, poet, and teacher. I have been teaching and tutoring for fifteen years. I'm always excited to share what I've learned with my students!
I graduated summa cum laude from Carthage College with degrees in Music and Theater Performance, and have been performing professionally as an actor and musician. I regularly perform with a children's theater that teaches kids about conservation!
I am also a published poet, and a professional ghostwriter and freelance book editor. As a huge nerd, I have read and am currently reading countless books, and I have an in-depth knowledge of plot creation and good literary structure.
I also teach life skills, particularly cultivating motivation and dealing with overwhelming or negative emotions. I was home-schooled until college, and I am an extremely self-motivated person, as well as a problem-solver. As a highly sensitive person, I have to deal with stress often and have discovered numerous ways to deal with the inevitable tensions that life brings to us! I learned to be a positive person in high school, and I love teaching students ways to appreciate what is good even in the midst of negative situations.
I am a very kind, patient, and encouraging teacher. I do well with both quiet and energetic students. My approach is question based, and I not only teach my students new information, I teach them how to arrive at valuable conclusions themselves. I use time efficiently, and am well prepared for every lesson I teach. I was homeschooled through high school, and I have a lot of respect for homeschooling parents and students.
I hope to see you virtually soon!
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Live Group Class
$75
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
30 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-9 learners per class
