Creative Writing: No More Once Upon a Time! 6 Ways to Hook a Reader In!
Using a metaphor of going fishing for a reader, learners will be introduced to six different ways to hook someone into their creative writing. Great for aspiring creative writers!
Miss T - M.Teach, BA.SLEd., Cert. ESOL
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What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. A writing template will be provided upon enrollment with the new learning - six 'lures' to hook a reader into a story. After class, learners will be able to apply their new skills by writing a short, creative piece of writing to hook Miss T into their story. If submitted, a short comment or feedback will be given.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
Creative Writing: How to Hook a Reader into a Story! (Ages 7-10) Does your child struggle to know how to start a story? Sometimes a blank page can be intimidating, and it can be hard to know where to begin. In this class, I will teach six ways to inspire some exciting creative writing that will grab the attention of the reader straight away. The class will begin with an overview of our learning objective: how to hook a reader into our story. I then outline six ‘lures’ to use when we go ‘fishing’ for a reader! We learn more about these strategies, look at examples given with picture prompts, have fun with a quick quiz to review what we learned, and then get into some writing practice so they can apply their new knowledge. If time allows, class will conclude with some sharing back of our hooks and a discussion about what hook they’d like to use in their next story. An optional homework task will be provided – using a lure for their own creative piece of writing to see if they can hook me in! Note: Suitable for native English speakers or fluent ESOL. This course is recommended to extend younger writers (7-8 years) and accelerate middle primary writers (9-10 years).
Learning Goals
Students will learn six story openers for their creative writing which will capture the interest of their audience.
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Suitable for native English speakers or fluent ESOL, CEFR B2+. This course is recommended to extend younger writers (7-8 years) and accelerate middle primary writers (9-10 years).
Supply List
Learners will need these for the lesson: - Writing paper/a notebook - Pen or pencil For homework (optional) after the lesson: - Writing template (PDF provided, to be printed for the learner) - Pen or pencil
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from University of Auckland
Bachelor's Degree from Victoria University of Wellington
Hello! My name is Miss T. I’m a certified primary school teacher with a Master of Teaching and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Second Language Education.
I have several years of classroom experience delivering all aspects of the primary (elementary) curriculum, working with children aged 5 to 13. My expertise is within the 6-9-year-old range. I also have experience teaching the Montessori Method, reflected in my calm and caring teaching persona.
My specialties are literacy, literature, ESOL, mathematics, visual arts, social-emotional skills, and wellbeing. I absolutely love teaching writing - there is so much room for creativity and personal voice! I find great joy in extending gifted learners just as much as accelerating those who may need a boost and have experience in delivering targeted curriculum to both. Reviews
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$12
per classMeets once
30 min
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Ages: 7-10
2-6 learners per class
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