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Creative Writing Seed Journals, a Beginning Writing Workshop Camp
Ms. Nancy (Nancy Jaynes)
Rising Star
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(20)
This is a creative writing workshop class/camp in which learners will use an old-school composition notebook for journal entries that will become seeds of inspiration, along with the models I share in class, for their self-expression.
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 7
(Please note that class will be canceled without a minimum of 2 learners enrolled.) During these small group classes, I will read aloud a story, poem, or reading selection to highlight a particular writing style or technique. Students will be given a writing prompt to help get their creative juices flowing. Students will write during class time and are encouraged to share their writing with their classmates during our “Author’s Chair” time at the end of class. Any shared responses during...
This is a hands-on class where students will be asked to write during the class period. Students will be encouraged to be inspired by the readings I’ve shared and to try to writing techniques that I’ve highlighted. They are encouraged to share their writing with me and their peers. I try to give positive feedback and perhaps suggestions in the form of questions. Students are not being taught a direct lesson in this class but are encouraged to write and try different writing techniques and play around with creative writing in a structured setting.
I have been an English teacher in public, private, and charter schools for the last 12 years and have been teaching altogether for 20-plus years. I am a Teacher Consultant with the Greater New Orleans Writing Project and also received training through the Phillips Exeter Academy. I participated in the New Orleans Poetry Forum for a time, where I learned the value of being brave about sharing writing with peers to receive feedback. Developing a safe space in which my students feel comfortable sharing their writing is important. I hope to create a sense of rapport and trust with my students. At the same time, I hope to encourage camaraderie to develop between participants as they open up and share their thoughts and feelings through their writing.
Homework Offered
Students are encouraged to add to their Seed Journals, revise their writing, and type up their work to share with me and the class members for guidance or suggestions.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Required: composition book notebook and pencils Optional Materials for Decorating Seed Journals: colored pens, perhaps magazine cut-outs for collage decorations, glitter, markers, etc. (personal preference!)
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Rising Star
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(20)
I've been teaching for the last 20-plus years, yet I learn something from my students every day! My strength is listening to my kiddos and making connections to help them develop their potential. My classes are student-centered; I focus on each...
Group Class
$160
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
2-4 learners per class
