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Creative Writing: The Short Story
Ginny Chandler, M.Ed.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(10)
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In this 5 week class, students will learn the elements of writing short stories and create their own literary masterpieces.
Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
In this highly interactive creative writing class, students will learn what makes a great short story and write a short story of their own. This class will be very discussion based as students share their ideas and brainstorm with each other. In addition to discussion, I will use slides and video clips to demonstrate advanced fiction writing techniques that are beneficial to student writers. I want this class to be inspirational, thought provoking, and a great deal of fun! I am always super...
5 lessons//5 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Lesson 1The Writing Process - Example- "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" Mind maps Writing promptsWeek 2Lesson 2Lesson 2Plot/Conflict and ResolutionWeek 3Lesson 3Lesson 3Characters/Point of ViewWeek 4Lesson 4Lesson 4SettingWeek 5Lesson 5Lesson 5Presentation of Stories
- Students will learn the art of short story writing and create works of their own.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Learners will create their own short stories. In addition to the completed short story, students will weekly share their writing process with the class.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Students will present their completed short stories to the class during the final session.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
We will read the short story " The Tale of Peter Rabbit."
Joined April, 2024
5.0
10reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! I'm Mrs. Ginny, and I am so very excited to guide your student through the world of books! In regards to my teaching experience, I taught 7th grade English for two years and 7th-12th English for six years. I currently tutor with three tutoring...
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Group Class
$4
weekly or $20 for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
1-3 learners per class
