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Creative Writing - Learn to Write a Short Story Self-Paced

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Ages 8-16
Self-Paced Course
In this 4 week self paced creative writing course students use their imaginations and learn how to write a short story in a fun and exciting class!
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(211 reviews)

4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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What's included

4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
1 hour per week. 1-2 per week
Assessment
included

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 9
Beginner Level
In this 4 week course each student will learn how to write a short story.  I will put a video in the class each week that will go over important information and tips to help the creative process.  Each week there will be a new piece of homework to help the process of creating a short story. The student will learn how to use their imaginations to create a story idea.  One technique I will use to foster creativity will be journaling to get the student ideas focused.  Each lesson will build upon the previous lesson. Your student will be able to share their ideas in classroom and get feedback and help each week as they work towards the end goal of their finished short story.  As an English major in college I loved creative writing.  I taught creative writing during my career as a high school English teacher.  I am currently writing a novel.  I decided to offer this self-paced version of my popular creative writing class to help young writers find a love for creative writing no matter their schedule. I had so many parents and students all over the world requesting times that I was unable to teach so I wanted to make this version available. I like to have fun in class.  I am laid back but structured.  I feel the best way to engage students is to keep learning fun.  My goal is that your student will develop a love for creative writing and have a short story they have written to fuel their passion for writing in the years to come.

Learning Goals

Students will create ideas and organize them into a short story. Students will learn how to journal. Students will learn about the components of a short story. Students will complete a short story.

Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Week 1 - Creating Ideas for your Short Story
 We will have introductions and discuss tips to help get creativity flowing. We will talk about parts of stories. We will discuss characters and setting. Homework assignment will be given. 
Lesson 2:
Week 2- Writer Workshop
 We will discuss the homework and give insights on how to improve.  We discuss importance of details.  We will work on conflict.  Homework will be given. 
Lesson 3:
Week 3- Refining Process
 We will discuss the homework and give insights on how to improve.  We will discuss conflict resolution and endings.  Homework will be given. 
Lesson 4:
week 4 - Presentation of Short Story /Feedback
 In this last lesson we will discuss the entire story the student submitted.  Feedback will be given.  We will discuss how to incorporate what has been learned in this class to help in other types of writing. 

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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
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from University of North Carolina at Wilmington
 As an English major in college I loved creative writing.  I taught creative writing during my career as a high school English teacher.  I am currently writing a novel. I have experience as a public school teacher as well as private school teacher.  I am also an online teacher and a mom of four.

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