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Creative Writing Camp

A four-day intensive Creative Writing Camp to boost creativity, writing skills, and confidence.
Jessika O'Sullivan
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What's included

4 live meetings
6 in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. The student has the option to write a first chapter about two characters.

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
This writing camp is designed for students who enjoy crafting stories, building worlds, and creating characters. The class will be held for four consecutive days, and each session will be divided into two 40-minute sections with a 10-minute break, totaling 90 minutes. Always check the schedule if the session falls over a holiday or weekend.

Here is an overview of the class schedule:

Day 1: We will begin with short writing prompts and discuss character development, including how different character traits influence a character.. Each student can create two short character descriptions from a set of 16 characters/people.

Day 2: We will explore different genres, including fantasy, ghost, sci-fi, horror, and romance. The class will include information and activities to promote writing.

Day 3: We will cover how to use memories to bring our writing to life and how to describe things and places we have never experienced. I will also use Google Maps to show a location in the world as we discuss how to describe a place we have never visited.

Day 4: We will focus on how to create a timeline or outline for our stories and overcoming writer's block.

As a writing enthusiast, I believe all writers can inspire others to become better writers. 

If the student chooses, they can write a first chapter as homework and submit it in the classroom or in a a message for teacher feedback. If the student wishes to receive constructive teacher feedback on the writing done during the live class meetings, the student needs to send it to the teacher after class in a message using the Outschool platform. 

No peer feedback is required to be given during the class. 

Students will have the opportunity to do some writing every day in class, but no one will be required to share their work. Students who prefer to write by hand will need a notebook or paper and a pen/pencil.
Learning Goals
Be more descriptive in their writing
Create an engaging first chapter
learning goal

Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 1 Week
Lesson 1:
Creativity and characters
 We will do some short writing prompts and talk about character development and what makes characters interesting. The students will have a chance to create two short character descriptions from a set of 18 characters/people 
90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Genres
 We will talk about how we write different genres; fantasy, ghost, sci-fi, horror, romance, etc. The class will be a mix of information and activities that promote writing. 
90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Memories and locations
 We will cover how to utilize memories to make our writing come to life and how to write about things and places we never experienced. I will use Google Maps and show a location in the world as we talk about how to describe a place we never visited. 
90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Outlines and writer's block
 We will cover how we can write a timeline or outline for our stories and what to do about writer's block. 
90 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
During the second class we will talk about ghost and horror stories. I will also talk about the concept of magic in regards to fantasy stories
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
In my creative writing classes, I encourage students to draw from their experiences and thoughts to create unique pieces and share my passion for writing. This passion has been recognized with four awards for a short story and three poems,  which I hope will inspire your students.

I am an immigrant from Sweden with a master's degree in education from Lund/Malmö University.
I am dedicated to forming connections with my students and customizing my teaching to suit their age. I aim to challenge my students while ensuring they never feel like failures. Patience, humor, and kindness are paramount in my approach.

As a teacher, I foster critical thinking through various activities such as research and discussions. The most rewarding part of my job is igniting my students' joy of learning and nurturing their curiosity about the world.

I believe in incorporating play into my teaching whenever possible, as I believe that everyone, regardless of age, has a playful side.


I have previously taught social and political science, religion, and geography and have nearly 25 years of experience working with children of different ages.

My diverse interests include folklore, photography, nature, books, and history, particularly on overlooked historical figures. I hope to share these interests with your students, sparking their curiosity and broadening their horizons.

I eagerly look forward to having your student in my class and am excited to embark on this learning journey together!

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$110

for 4 classes
4x per week, 1 week
90 min

Completed by 547 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-10 learners per class

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