✍ Creative Story Writing - Fun Group Storytelling Games & Activities! (Ages 13+)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
Anything not finished during class time can be worked on as homework.Assessment
The learner's progress and comprehension skills are observed through informal assessment, in observation of their drawing activities.Class Experience
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This class focuses on fun ideas and activities from local author Raymond Mullikin to help jumpstart writing, getting over writers block, and to stay inspired. The activities are designed to both encourage reluctant writers (and to challenge enthusiastic writers) in a supportive, encouraging atmosphere. Students are encouraged to write with their own style and their own voice, using their own imagination. The more we do it the better (and comfortable with writing) we get... Students will be doing a lot of writing in this class! They will write out their thoughts and ideas, as well as poems and stories. This is a LIVE class and is NOT pre-recorded. This class will be presented via cameras from the instructor. Students are expected to communicate with the teacher. Communication, visuals, and hands-on instruction are all the things that I are important in helping the students get a better understanding of the subject.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to create new ideas through the whole brainstorming process.
Students will learn to select and use appropriate tools to gather ideas/thoughts.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Creative Writing
After an introduction, students learn about Creative Writing and what it is.
✔️ Discussion about why people have trouble writing and "Writers Block" and "Building Courage".
✔️ Students do writing activities that help “Jumpstarting” their writing
✔️ Reading like a Writer
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Object-Focused Free Writing
✔️ Students learn about Journal Writing as a means to develop writing.
✔️ Students do some journal writing practice, writing about their favorite activity (Object-Focused Free writing).
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Out of the Box Thinking Ideas
✔️ Students learn about "Out of the Box Thinking Ideas.
✔️ Students work on the "Gag, Situation and Idea Finder" activity.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
More Out of the Box Thinking Ideas
✔️ Continued discussion on "Out of the Box" thinking ideas / Ideas for "Jumpstarting" writing.
✔️ Students learn about Droodles as a method to inspire writing (as well as drawing).
✔️ Students make a short story combining a page of their Droodle Concepts.
✔️ Students work on a group "interactive" story game activity to make their own stories.
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Required Materials: ✔️ Student Journals or Lined Paper ✔️ Pencils Optional Materials: ✔️ Paper Fasteners (only a couple are needed) - If students want to build the "Idea Finder" in one of the activities. ✔️ Notebook for writing (Example Notebook can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NGU5A40) ✔️ 101 Story Starters for Kids Book (https://www.amazon.com/101-Story-Starters-Kids-Imagination/dp/1080810536)
3 files available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of La Verne
Associate's Degree in Education from Cuesta College
Hi, my name is Raymond Mullikin. 👋
I am a professional cartoonist and credentialed teacher from San Luis Obispo, California.
I teach classes in Cartooning, Comic Book Printing and Publishing, 2D Cartoon Animation, Claymation/Stop Motion, Toy Figure Design, Video Game and App Coding, Creative Writing, etc.
I am also a professional illustrator/writer and Creative Director for Raytoons Comics. The Raytoons website is at Raytoons.Net. I have published cartoons in books, magazines, newspapers, and e-cards. I am an app designer who have designed my own games and software for schools and Appstores. I have also done past work in animation, creating animated film shorts for film festivals around the world.
I graduated from the University of Laverne with a Teaching Credential (2012) and a BA in Liberal Studies (2009). I also have certifications in Early Childhood Education, Technology and 2D Design. I've worked in education for 20+ years (including a few years in Special Ed) and have been doing contract teaching since 2009. I teach art and technology to children and adults of all ages.
How students approach a learning task can strongly influence the quality of their learning outcomes. For me, my approach is often very hands on (kinesthetic) with a lot of visual examples... That's how I've learned things, with a more creative approach. I have a lot of this in my instruction, with a mix of direct and interactive instruction with lots of Experiential Learning hands on!
It is also important to me to get feedback from both children and parents... Some kids have some very clever ideas! And, in teaching, there is always room for expansion of ideas and improving oneself.
I love drawing, comics, writing, creating my own games, and reading. Pretty much everything that I teach I enjoy and do professionally. I also enjoy teaching and thank all the parents and students willing to give me a try! 😃
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Live Group Course
$15
weekly or $120 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-12 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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