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Creative Writing Camp (Self-Paced)

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Ages 11-14
Self-Paced Class
In this self-paced 4-day camp, students will improve their creative writing skills by exploring different key elements of writing. This class is for students who love writing and hope to improve their craft.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(281 reviews)
Rising Star

4 pre-recorded lessons
1 week of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content

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Your learner can start learning when they want and progress at the speed that works best for them.
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What's included

4 pre-recorded lessons
1 week
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be encouraged to complete brainstorming and writing activities.

Class Experience

Writing a good story often requires creativity and natural-born talent. Writing an excellent story requires an understanding of key elements of the craft. In this camp, students will explore several key components to writing a great story. Students will also receive feedback on stories they choose to submit. 

Topics covered in class:
- Genre
- Setting
- Conflict
- Character development
- Types of characters
- Showing and telling
- Dialogue

Students will receive feedback on any stories they choose to submit.

Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 1 Week
Lesson 1:
Genre, Setting, and Conflict
 Video - What is genre? Choosing the right genre for you
Video- Why is setting important? What is conflict?
Activity - Writing prompt
Activity - Start brainstorming
Students will receive a pdf to help them brainstorm. They will also receive resources to help them with world-building. 
Lesson 2:
Characters
 Video - Types of characters and how to create unique characters
Activity - Writing prompt
Activity - Character mapping
Students will receive a pdf to help them map out their characters 
Lesson 3:
Show and Tell
 Video - What is showing and telling?  How to add details to immerse the reader in the story
Activity - Writing prompt
Activity - Work on writing the story 
Lesson 4:
Dialogue
 Video - What are the three types of dialogue? Tips for creating dialogue
Activity - Writing prompt
Activity - Work on writing the story 

Other Details

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

Meet the teacher

Joined May, 2020
4.8
281reviews
Rising Star
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Central Arkansas
I have a bachelor's degree in writing with an emphasis in journalism and creative writing. Prior to teaching on Outschool, I worked as a professional writer for four years and still continue to write professionally. I have been teaching English, literature, and writing on Outschool since May 2020.

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