Creative Writing: Creating Awesome Villains
Lauren McElroy
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(39)
In this class, we will discuss the elements of a well-developed villain, and students will practice brainstorming their own character ideas.
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 7
This class will evaluate the purpose of a villain within a strong story, and they will learn to develop the villain's role within a plot. We will expand further as students learn to create back stories, redeeming qualities, and realistic endings for their characters. The students will follow along through slides and open discussions. They will also be given time to create their own characters and talk about them with the group. Students are not required to share, but discussion is always...
The students will learn new ways to make a villain more realistic through analyzing the purpose of the villain, creating back stories, and featuring redeeming qualities in the character. The students will brainstorm ideas for their own characters.
I have taught English for five years in Middle School and High School. I have conducted several writer's groups and courses.
Homework Offered
Students will not be required to complete homework for this class, but they will receive a review sheet at the end of the course to help them remember the concepts.Assessments Offered
Students will be informally assessed throughout the lesson based on their discussion and their ideas for their own character.Grades Offered
Students will need to bring materials to brainstorm ideas, such as a pen and paper or an iPad.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(39)
I am offering Creative Writing and Literature courses. These classes will focus on different elements of stories, figurative language, characterization, and poetry. I have seven years of experience, and I have taught many English, Creative...
Group Class
$14
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 58 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
1-7 learners per class
