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Creative Writing: Finding the Author in YOU

Completed by 6 learners
Ages 11-16
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
In this 1 on 1 session, we will discuss the elements of a creative story. Students will explore their own ideas and build skill and confidence as they write their own stories. In each session, we will discuss revisions to improve the story.
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Live video meetings
Meets 2x per week (teacher suggestion)
Meets on demand
50 min

What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
50 mins
per session
Teacher support
Homework
1 hour per week. Each week, the student will be expected to complete revisions to their story/essay based on the class discussion.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 11
This is a 50 minute 1 on 1 class intended to meet twice a week for 6 weeks. It is designed to be an environment where students in grades 6 thru 9 can feel comfortable to explore their own ideas, build skill and confidence, and create their own short story through collaboration, guidance, and encouragement. 

In each session, we will discuss:
       *  The elements of creative writing
       *  Plot structure and character development
       *  Examples of literary devices used by other authors such as
               -imagery
               -metaphors and similes
               -personification
               - allusions
               -symbolism
               -irony
               - foreshadowing and suspense.
               - precision of language and use of synonyms
Once students have begun writing their story, we will also discuss grammar and mechanics (based on student's writing). Some possible topics would include:
               - proper placement of commas
               - fragments and run-ons
               - clarity of pronouns and their antecedents
       
In between sessions, students will be expected to add to their stories and make revisions which will be discussed in the following session.

Learning Goals

Students will learn about the elements of creative writing and literary devices. They will also become familiar with several famous authors and make use of these examples to develop their own writing. Students will regularly critique their own writing and

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

Meet the teacher

Joined September, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a certified English teacher, teaching all forms of writing since 1994.  My experience includes both basic and honors English within a classroom and in private lessons. I am also an editor who has worked with multiple authors in preparing their work for publication.

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