Creative Writing Short Stories Ages 8-13--Tutoring 1 on 1
With Imagination, Creativity, and Past Experiences students write a short story. They learn Plot, Setting, Characters, Time and most importantly about adding details. It is FUN!
James Robinson, MA, TESOL, OSMC
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(12)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed50 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 9
Beginner Level
After reviewing theme, events, the plot--the sequence of events, setting, and the characters I ask for the student's ideas for a story. We work together to develop more details. It is fun! Even shy students do well when asking for their ideas. After the online class with the student(s), I will send via OUTSCHOOL the notes I take during class. Your student will then use these notes to write a short story and send it to me within 4 days. I too may use those same notes--adding extra details-- then send my story to your student. Usually within 3 to 6 days. This is to help students to learn to add details to various parts of their stories. I encourage students to share these stories with their school, family, and friends. Thank you for allowing me to work with your child. I hope that your child will write several stories with me. Teacher James
Learning Goals
My goal is to open up the creativity of students and help them to write a short story. To unlock their imaginations and memories of past experiences that will be put into story-form. *Writing stories with details will help students to COMPREHEND what they read in other classes and do better on school homework and tests in other subjects such as history, science, English, and math word problems.
Other Details
Supply List
Paper and pencil to jot down your ideas and to draw pictures about the story.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2020
5.0
12reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Psychology from Luther Seminary
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Oregon State University
I have a master's degree, am semi-retired, and I recently taugh a junior high class and a high school class. I do after school tutoring with grade school students.
My philosophy: “No one can take away your education.”
I encourage students to have fun learning and to take ownership in their education.
I have a great rapport with students. I enjoy telling stories, cooking on a BBQ, and sports. I hear from kids and parents, “Teacher James, where do you get your energy?” Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$35
per sessionMeets on demand
50 min
Completed by 27 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-15
