Creative Writing for Upper Elementary: Personal Narrative
In this 5-week class students will develop their creative writing skills.
Debbie Davey Fukuda, M.Ed.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(76)
What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 35 mins 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
In this 5-week class, students will learn to write a personal narrative. The schedule will be as follows: Week 1: Introductions/What is a Personal Narrative Students will learn about the class and what a personal narrative is Week 2: Brainstorming/Making a Plan Students will learn how to focus on a moment in their lives to create a story with a plot structure. Week 3: Writing an Introduction Students will learn the best ways to start a story. Week 4: Writing a Draft Students will learn how to "show not tell" with dialogue and integrating description. Week 5: Student will learn how a critique group works an revise their stories to share. 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.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the writing process, literary terms, 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.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Teaching without Thrills videos on YouTube
I Dream of Popo by Livia Blackburne
Let me Fix You a Plate by Elizabeth Lilly
A Boy and a Jaguar by Catie Chien
Palace of Books by Patricia Polacco
26 Fairmont Avenue by Tomi dePaola
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
$65
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-8 learners per class
