Creative Writing Classes Inspired by the History of Lego (ELA)
In this self-paced writing course, young LEGO® fans will explore creative genres like comics, biographies, ads, and brochures—while building storytelling skills and receiving supportive teacher feedback.
Ms Riot - Teaching Teens
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5.0
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Learners will respond to the weekly writing task. This can be as quick or as long as the learner is inspired to write for. Most learners find it is 30 mins-90 mins a week.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Perfect for young LEGO® fans who love to build and imagine — now it’s time to build with words! In this engaging self-paced writing class, learners will explore different writing genres through the colorful and imaginative world of LEGO®. From crafting comic strips to designing their own theme park brochures, each lesson blends creativity and storytelling, all inspired by those iconic bricks. Your learner will: 🧱 Learn about the history of LEGO® and use it to write a short biography. 🧱 Create their own comic strip starring original characters. 🧱 Analyze real LEGO® advertisements and write their own. 🧱 Invent a theme park and design a brochure to promote it. Each lesson includes: 🎥 A short, engaging video to introduce the topic 📝 A creative writing prompt 📄 Printable resources to support brainstorming and planning 💬 Optional submission of work for individualized feedback, including one strength and one suggestion for improvement This course offers a flexible and fun way to explore writing genres, build storytelling skills, and connect writing to real-world formats — all in a format that’s especially appealing to LEGO® lovers. ⚠️ Note: This is a self-paced course, which means there are no live meetings. Learners can start at any time and complete the activities at their own pace. ✅ What Makes This Class Special: A wide range of writing genres to stretch imagination and writing skills Authentic real-world writing tasks (ads, brochures, comics, etc.) A familiar and beloved theme that motivates even reluctant writers Feedback provided to support growth and build confidence
Learning Goals
Write in a variety of genres, including comic strips, biographies, advertisements, and brochures.Use creative thinking to plan and develop original writing inspired by LEGO®-themed prompts.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Biographies
- Learners will watch a 17-minute animated video of the history of how Lego was invented.
- Learners will sort a timeline of the events in Ole Christiansen's life to prepare for writing a short biography or fact file on the inventor of Lego.
- Learners will learn about the features of biographies. Lesson 2:
Comic Strips
- Learners will read a non-fiction text about the history of Lego and the life of Ole Christiansen.
- Learners will write the dialogue for a comic strip inspired by the history of Lego. Learners can draw this, use the printable templates, or use an online comic strip generator.
- Learners will explore how dialogue can tell a story. Lesson 3:
Advertisements
- Learners will design and write an advert for Lego.
- Learners will explore advertisements for Lego.
- Learners will learn about some of the language devices used in persuasive writing and adverts. Lesson 4:
Brochures
-Learners will learn about Legoland themepark.
-Learners will explore tour guides/brochures
-Learners will design their own Legoland themepark and write a promotional leaflet/flyer. Other Details
Learning Needs
Self-paced classes mean that the lessons are pre-recorded videos. This allows for pausing, rewinding and breaks as desired.
I welcome all levels of completed work, and will always meet the learner where they are if giving feedback.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined January, 2024
5.0
81reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Brighton
I'm Ms. Riot, a creative teacher (certified, qualified and experienced) from London, England. My teaching adventure began at university with the completion of my 4-year degree (Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Primary Education) back in 2007.
In the UK, we achieve our QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) through additional exams and proven experience which I also achieved in 2007. My dissertation allowed me to carry out research into how we can motivate young learners to want to read more. I completed one of my student teaching placements in Arizona, USA and I worked as the Literacy Lead for two summers at a not-for-profit camp in New York, USA.
As an elementary classroom teacher, I developed creative classrooms where students felt safe enough to fail. My passion for reading also allowed me to develop a new career as a high school librarian, teaching reading lessons across the school. I have also taught students English up to the age of 16 at a prestigious online school.
More recently, I have worked within the learning department in a large museum, teaching at a range of online schools and designing curriculum for education resource companies. I also deliver lectures to trainee teachers.
At the heart of my teaching philosophy lies a belief that learning should be an adventure, sprinkled with curiosity and laughter. We can be serious about learning without it always being too serious.Reviews
Self-Paced Class
$8
weekly4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 6 learners
Ages: 8-12
