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Creative Writing: Haunted House

In this one time course learners will exercise their creative writing skills in this Halloween themed prompt.
Jess Glynn
Average rating:
5.0
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(63)
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What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Welcome writers! In this workshop we will exercise our creative writing skills to write a short story using this fun Halloween themed writing prompt:

I have heard stories of the haunted house not too far from here.

Here is a glance at our class meeting agenda:
-Greetings
-Introduce writing prompt
-Brainstorm as a group
-Discuss parts of a story: beginning, middle, end (Rising action, climax, falling action)
-Brainstorm independently
-Discussion
-Write independently
-Share our stories
-Goodbyes

My lessons are learner-focused. I am able to scaffold up or down to meet each learner where they are at. Learners will interact through large group and possibly small group discussion. Everyone will be encouraged to read their short story, but this is not required. Please send me a message with any questions or concerns regarding this course.

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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2021
5.0
63reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi there!

My name is Jess Glynn and I am a certified English teacher. I earned my B.A. from Bridgewater State University in 2012. I went on to teach in a severe special education classroom before I became a middle school ELA teacher. After that I stayed home to raise my children (now 6 and 9) and was so blessed to stumble upon this wonderful world of online teaching. I have been teaching ESL online for the past 4 years to learners of all levels (ages 3-18). I am so excited to bring both my personal and professional experience to Outschool.

I am passionate about reading and think it is very important learners develop a love of reading from an early age. Children are learning and acquiring reading skills long before they are able to read themselves. In my class listings you will find a variety for the younger group ranging from morning circle time classes where we will build kindergarten readiness and social skills, phonics classes where we will focus on identifying letters and their sounds, sight words classes where learners will become familiar with these important building blocks that will help them to become fluent readers. 

For the older learners you will find options such as grammar classes, creative writing classes, and book clubs. My lessons are fun and engaging. I think the secret to being a successful teacher is to take the "work" out of learning. I think children learn best when they are having fun and my classes are filled with engaging, interactive activities to keep them moving and thinking. 

Besides teaching I love to be outside.  My hobbies include running, hiking, reading, knitting and going to the beach. I love all things Disney and frequently offer extra classes where all of my Disney lovers can unite. 

I am so excited to be here to teach and look forward to meeting your learner in my virtual classroom!

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$10

per class
Meets once
45 min

Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-6 learners per class

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