Creative Writing & Poetry: P.A.I.N.T. with Your Words (8-11)
Using words instead of paint and a brush, your student’s writing will come alive in bursts of color as he or she learns to create a picture in the reader’s mind. We begin by learning good writing techniques, then end by writing poetry.
Gina Conroy
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(357)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework will be to finish the assignments we are working on in class for further reinforcement.Assessment
Learners are assessed through class participation, verbal understanding of the assignments, and written assignments.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
***New 15 Semester Session is an in depth study of the material taught in the 4 day class. ***Please note some classes are 4x a week for 1 week or 2x a week for 2 weeks. Please check the dates before you register.*** *** New class listed for 13-18 year olds https://outschool.com/classes/creative-writing-and-poetry-paint-with-your-words-oJVhER7s?usid=usvfOz63&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link Course Description: • Using words instead of paint and a brush, the student's writing will come alive in bursts of color and texture as he or she learns to create a picture in the reader's mind using words. • Using the acronym P.A.I.N.T. we will learn how to use our words to be descriptive so that the reader will see the same picture in their head that we see. • We will learn the difference between active and passive writing through examples and writing exercises. • Learners will identify the five senses and learn how to use them in their writing. Sensory homework will be given so learners can experience the five senses for themselves. • We will learn about strong nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs, and when and when not to use them. • We will learn about figurative language through writing exercises and discussions. • We will end our unit with several types of poetry so learners can practice the P.A.I.N.T. elements for good descriptive writing. Course Requirements: • Learners should have a grasp on the basic 8 parts of speech. If not, I suggest my "Strong Sentences and the Spectacular Parts of Speech for students under 10. • Learners should be able to write basic sentences. Course Objectives: • Creative Writing: Descriptive writing using sensory words and strong verbs and adjective • Creative Writing: Showing vs. telling, passive vs. active writing • Creative Writing: Figurative language; hyperbole, personification, similes, metaphors, etc. “I learned how to paint a picture in the reader’s mind.” -7th grader
Learning Goals
• Descriptive writing using sensory words and strong verbs and adjective
• Creative Writing: Showing vs. telling, passive vs. active writing
• Creative Writing: Figurative language; hyperbole, personification, similes, metaphors, etc.
• Poetry: Lantern, Stair poetry, Haiku and Cinquain, how a poem is really a short story that paints a picture in the reader's mind so we must choose the best words possible to paint a picture with our words.
Other Details
Supply List
P.A.I.N.T. with Your Words worksheet pages are provided and will be uploaded each week. Learners should have a folder to keep the worksheets in and they should be printed off before class begins. They will be uploaded the night before class, but please refrain from looking at them until class. Pencil with an eraser
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2018
4.8
357reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Oral Roberts University
I'm a published author who developed these creative writing techniques when I started teaching an elective course at my kids' school over 10 years ago. I found that many students didn't know how to write creatively and bring the picture in their mind to the paper, so I designed a program for children using the techniques I used as an author.
What parents are saying:
Gina is a phenomenal writing teacher! We have loved working with her. We have a range of ages and she is great at adapting to their ages and learning styles. She's very patient and good at helping them focus. My kids have learned so much and been stretched and challenged in the area of writing. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to advance in any area of writing! - Bethany mother of K, 1, 3, 4 tutored students.
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Live Group Class
$65
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 199 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
5-15 learners per class
