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Creative Writing: Teen Peer Critique Group
Jackson Pearce Classes: Make My Kid Love Writing
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In this course, students will provide one another with feedback on their creative work under the guidance a professional author. This is a great option for students in need of critique partners and/or who want to become published authors.
Class experience
Advanced Level
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿. The teacher will guide students on how to both give and receive feedback, as well as discuss the intricacies of storytelling, character development, and effective writing techniques. This class is intended for learners who intend to become professional authors. Students should be prepared to dedicate...
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗺The teacher will discuss how to give effective critique notes and the value of critique partners to authors. After class is over, the teacher will provide students with her own writing sample; for homework, students will provide critique notes on this piece.Week 2Lesson 2𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗺Students will go around and share their critique notes on the teacher's piece. As they go, the teacher will discuss a different point of how to accept, understand, and implement critique notes. For homework, each student will share their twenty page writing sample with another student in the class (partners are assigned by the teacher, who will take ages/genres/experience into account when assigning partners).Week 3Lesson 3𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲Students will be split into breakout rooms to provide feedback for their partner. The teacher will bounce between breakout groups to provide guidance and support.Week 4Lesson 4𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴We'll discuss how to use critical feedback-- when to act on it, when to ignore it, and everything in between! For homework, students will work on applying the feedback they were given in the previous class.Week 5Lesson 5𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲We'll discuss how to read with an analytical eye, focusing on elements like character development, plot structure, pacing, and theme. For homework, each student will share a twenty page writing sample with another student in the class (again, partners are assigned by the teacher). This will be a different critique partner than the first time around! Students may use the same writing sample, or something new.Week 6Lesson 6𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲Students will be split into breakout rooms to provide feedback for their partner. The teacher will bounce between breakout groups to provide guidance and support. Students will again provide a twenty page writing sample, and will be assigned a new critique partner for the following week.Week 7Lesson 7𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲Students will be split into breakout rooms to provide feedback for their partner. The teacher will bounce between breakout groups to provide guidance and support.Week 8Lesson 8𝗪𝗿𝗮𝗽 𝘂𝗽We'll wrap the entire class up by answering any linger questions the students may have regarding their work, their publication goals, and their future writing careers!
This class is taught in English.
Students will learn how to give, receive, and apply constructive critiques on their writing.
Hi! My name is Tracy Banghart. I'm the author of several young adult books, including the Grace and Fury series (Little, Brown), and the forthcoming Perfect Girl (Feiwel & Friends). I also write picture books, including the forthcoming Love Like Chocolate (Little, Brown). I have a BA in English from Davidson College and an MA in Publishing from Oxford Brookes University. I love creative writing and can't wait to share with you all that I've learned over the years. I'm also an avid journal writer, traveler, Girl Scout leader, Army wife, knitter, stained glass artist, and mom to two kiddos and three pets. I'm looking forward to writing with you!
Homework Offered
Students should be prepared to spend a minimum of one hour per week reading their critique partner's work and creating thoughtful, organized notes, or working on their own writing samples.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹: This class encourages creativity and self-expression, which may sometimes involve exploration of complex and mature themes in student writing. These can include but are not limited to topics such as mental health, social issues, family dynamics, and personal struggles. While we respect artistic freedom, we also prioritize a safe and respectful environment for all students. Therefore, material deemed excessively graphic, explicit, or harmful will not be permitted. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: To foster an atmosphere of respect and sensitivity, we require all students to include content warnings on their work if it involves potentially triggering or sensitive subjects. This practice aims to prepare readers and respect their boundaries, allowing them to engage with the material at their own discretion. Content warnings should be clear and placed at the beginning of the submitted work. They will be reviewed by the instructor for appropriateness. 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿: The teacher will monitor the content shared in the class and provide guidance on handling sensitive topics responsibly. They are also available to discuss any concerns that students or parents might have regarding course material. In cases where sensitive topics are addressed, the teacher will ensure that discussions are handled with empathy and maturity, providing an educational perspective on the significance and impact of such themes in creative writing. 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀! -For everyone's safety, and to ensure an engaging and social experience, students are required to have working microphones and video for the entirety of this class, positioned such that we can both hear and see them. Please be sure to prepare your student for this requirement before class begins! -Students are asked not to use filters or virtual backgrounds-- though if there is an important reason to use a virtual background, please just let me know ahead of time that your student will be using one (no questions asked!). -Students will be asked to introduce themselves by sharing their name, pronoun, and a favorite book.
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Hello! My name is Jackson Pearce, and I'm the owner of Make My Kid Love Writing-- an organization dedicated to inspiring kids to love writing, reading, and all things language arts. After teaching on Outschool by myself for three years, I decided...
Group Class
$25
weekly or $197 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
4-6 learners per class
