Creative Writing Club: Quick Tip, In-Class Writing Time + Feedback (Ages 10-13)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
CLASS DESCRIPTION In this ongoing class, upper elementary and middle school students (4th-7th grade) will have the opportunity to learn creative writing tips, will be given time to write in class, and then will be asked to share their work with their peers and teacher to receive valuable feedback. This writing club will function in a workshop model, where we praise and kindly critique the work of peers. It is also a laid-back environment for students who want to have dedicated time to write each week and to give and receive feedback to/from their peers, while also getting a chance to learn creative writing tips each week (see bottom of class experience). The class will begin with goal setting for our time together. Students will go around and share their goals for the class session. This will take no more than 3 minutes. After we have set goals, I will give students a quick writing tip, whether it be about characters, setting, plot, voice, etc. This usually takes about 5 or so minutes. I will use a slideshow so visual learners can easily follow along. Plus, it will give students an opportunity to take notes if they would like to (this is not required). Note: I do cycle through and repeat my tips. They are mainly a supplement to our time, sort of like an appetizer. Just because you have had a certain appetizer before does not mean you would not order it again in the future. Ultimately, the writing time and peer review are our main courses. However, students who have been with me for the long haul (1-2+ years) find them to be timely and great reminders for their own writing. Next, I will provide students with 20-30 minutes to write in class. In my experience as a writer, I often find myself making excuses about not having time to write when in reality, I just do not always make time for it. By providing writing time in class, it forces students to make time to write. Students can work on their own writing projects, or they can use a creative writing prompt I provide for the writing time. The last 10 minutes will be spent completing peer reviews on what was just written, as well as personally reflecting on what they were able to achieve during this time. For the sake of time, I assign students a partner so they can read and review their work. Students can read and review as many peers' writing as they want though. Ultimately, this is a laid-back, yet extremely helpful, creative writing club for those serious about creative writing. All writers, whether novice or seasoned, are welcome! Students should at least have basic composition skills, such as knowing how to write a paragraph, as well as a beginning, middle, and end. TOPICS FOR CREATIVE WRITING TIP TIME Week of May 15th - Narration Week of May 22nd - Rhythm Week of May 29th - Figurative Language (No class on Thursday, June 1st) Week of June 5th - Theme Week of June 12th - Writer's Block Week of June 19th - Beginnings Week of June 26th - Middles Week of July 3rd - Endings Week of July 10th - Conflict Week of July 17th - Characters Week of July 24th - Setting Week of July 31st - Show vs. Tell Week of August 7th - Dialogue (New schedule changes will go into effect this week) Week of August 14th - Movement Week of August 21st - Tone Week of August 28th - Voice Week of September 4th - Detail Week of September 11th - Imagery *This class runs continuously and learners can join at any time
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need access to a word processor such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs in order to write in class. They may also use a notebook/paper, but they need to have an easy way to take a picture and upload it to the classroom for our peer review time.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 240 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
2-6 learners per class