What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
includedAssessment
includedClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
In this self-paced course, students will receive tips and suggestions for crafting a story, as well as individual feedback on their writing process. Weekly videos will cover key aspects of literature and fiction. Students will receive weekly activities with suggestions for exercises and practice for each element we are discussing. Students will also be given the opportunity to submit their creative writing for constructive feedback each week.
Learning Goals
In this self-paced course, students will receive tips and suggestions for crafting a story, as well as individual feedback on their writing process.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Setting
How to create an effective setting
Lesson 2:
Characterization
How to build complex characters
Lesson 3:
Conflict
Internal and External
Lesson 4:
Plot Structure
Key elements of your story
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Missouri Teaching Certificate
5 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Computer Science from Maryville University
Master's Degree in Education from University of Toronto
Master's Degree in History from University of Cambridge
Master's Degree from Eastern Michigan University
Master's Degree in Religious Studies from Yale University
Master's Degree in History from Northwestern University
5 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Rutgers University
Bachelor's Degree in History from Birmingham-Southern College
Bachelor's Degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bachelor's Degree from Middle East Technical University
Bachelor's Degree in History from Millersville University
I have a master's degree from the University of Cambridge and 17 years of teaching experience in AP English. I am an AP approved teacher in the AP English courses, as well as a grader for AP.
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Self-Paced Course
$15
weekly or $60 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
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Ages: 12-17