Creative Writing for Upper Elementary: Fantasy Fiction
Eight-session creative writing for science fiction, fairy tales, magical tales and more.
Debbie Davey Fukuda, M.Ed.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(76)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursAssessment
Students will be given formal feedback on their stories in both a well-regulated critique group.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Does your child like superheroes? dragons? aliens? Pokemon? Mario? Magic? In this class, students will learn to take their passions to write a fantasy story. In this class students will learn how to write a story with a strong plot, characters and dialogue. Week 1: Introduction/ What is Fantasy Fiction? Students will learn what fantasy fiction is and read a short fantasy fiction story. Week 2: Brainstorming In this lessons students will brainstorm ideas for their story by creating a plot. Week 3: Planning Your Story Students will work on creating a magical world or describe one in detail. Week 4: Writing a Plot Students will work on character building. Week 5: Drafting Students will spend this class drafting. Students will be given time to work with the teacher one-on-one Week 6: Critique Circle Students will learn how to give and receive a critique of their writing. Week 7: Revising Students will work on revising their class. Students will be given time to work with the teacher one-on-one. Week 8: Share stories.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the writing process, literary terms, genres of writing, skills for developing strong creative writing skills, how to give and receive helpful critiques, how to analyze stories for elements and good writing.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will be watching YouTube videos to enhance instruction and mentor texts.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
YouTube videos No Frills Writing for Kids
Once Upon a World by Hannah Eliot
Today I'll Be a Unicorn by Dana Simpson
The Knight and the Nibblesome Knight by Elli Woolard
Ta-da by Kathy Ellen Davis
Franklin's Flying Bookshop by Jen Campbell
The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale
Dear Dragon by Josh Funk
Joined February, 2023
4.9
76reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
This class is taught by a teacher with a Bachelor's in Creative Writing, a Master's in Elementary Education, certification in English. I also am part of an international writing organization and am an active children's book writer. Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly or $60 for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-6 learners per class
