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Creative Writing With Picture Prompts: English Language Arts Storytelling Fun!

This English Language Arts class focuses on storytelling and creative writing, designed to unleash your creativity in just 25 minutes! Join us to explore images, respond to prompts, collaborate, and write imaginative stories.
Wild Prairie Learning
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What's included

1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
Weekly homework is optional and will take 10-45 minutes.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 4
Beginner Level
Join us for an imaginative journey in Storytelling Circles and Creative Writing focused on English Language Arts! In just 25 minutes, students will explore the magic of storytelling and unleash their creativity through captivating picture prompts and engaging writing exercises.

Format:

💠5-Minute Picture Prompt Exploration: Start each session by immersing yourself in a captivating picture prompt.  Let your imagination soar as you observe the image and brainstorm story ideas.

💠10-Minute Writing Sprint: Dive into a whirlwind of creativity with a 10-minute writing sprint. Use the picture prompt as inspiration to craft a short story that transports readers to new worlds.

💠5-Minute Sharing Session:  Share your creative creations with the class.  Celebrate each other's stories and gather inspiration from fellow storytellers.

💠5-Minute Reflection and Wrap-Up:  Reflect on your writing journey and share your thoughts during our final 5 minutes together.  Discuss what you enjoyed, any challenges you faced, and your ideas for future stories.


Objectives:

💠Stimulate creativity and imaginative thinking through visual prompts. 

💠Develop writing skills and fluency through engaging writing exercises. 

💠Foster a supportive and collaborative environment for sharing. 

💠Cultivate a love of storytelling and creative expression. 


Our Planned Topics:

Week of September 9 - mysterious mansion

Week of September 16 - lively forest

Week of September 23 - spaceship

Week of September 30 - magical doorway

Week of October 7 - dragon

Week of October 14 - underwater city

Week of October 21 - time travelling train

Week of October 28 - field of flowers

Week of November 4 - enchanted castle

Week of November 11 - secret garden

Week of November 18 - bustling marketplace

Week of November 25 - a deserted island

Week of December 2 - hidden cave

Week of December 9 - carnival

Week of December 16 - magical library

Week of January 6 - mysterious language

Week of January 13 - snowy mountain

Week of January 20 - bustling harbor

Week of January 27 - a city in the clouds

Week of February 3 - waterfall with glowing water

Week of February 10 - forest treehouse

Week of February 17 - shipwreck

Week of February 24 - robots

Week of March 3 - a desert oasis

Week of March 10 - mysterious portal

Week of March 17 - magical marketplace

Week of March 24 - wonderful wizard

Week of March 31 - unknown creature

Week of April 7 - space station

Week of April 14 - amusement park

Week of April 21 - serene lake

Week of April 28 - futuristic laboratory

Week of May 5 - misty mountains

Week of May 12 - busy city

Week of May 19 - field of fairies

Week of May 26 - nighttime at the lake

Week of June 2 - funny farm

Week of June 9 - silly circus

Week of June 16 - drones

Please feel free to join or leave at any time! 

🌟 Whether your child is a budding wordsmith or feels hesitant about writing, this class is the perfect space to explore our creativity and have fun with words. 🌈 Let's write stories together! 🚀

Learning Goals

Enhance Creative Thinking: Students will develop their ability to think creatively and generate unique story ideas based on visual prompts.
English Language Arts- Improve Narrative Skills: Students will learn the elements of narrative writing, including character development, setting, plot, and conflict resolution.
learning goal

Other Details

Supply List
Students will need paper and a pencil.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We use Reading A to Z for our reading materials.
Joined March, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Tracey B.S.Ed., ESOL, Reading Endorsed
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. F, BEd, BA, TEFL
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Amy M.Ed
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Anna G. - M. Ed
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Ms. Susan BA, BEd
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Amanda M.Ed. TESOL/TEFL
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Alabama
Ms. Amy M.Ed
Master's Degree from University of Southern California
Ms. Alex
Master's Degree in Education from Wilkes University
Ms. Amanda M.Ed. TESOL/TEFL
Bachelor's Degree from University of Saskatchewan
Ms. Melissa Ellen JD
Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from University of British Columbia
Ms. F, BEd, BA, TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of British Columbia
Ms. F, BEd, BA, TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Kennesaw State University
Ms. Amy M.Ed
Wild Prairie Learning is a team of experienced, qualified teachers who are committed to inspiring and educating students in English Language Arts through innovative and engaging methods. We strive to foster a love for learning while nurturing each student's individual potential.

(To see a specific teacher’s bio, please view the About Us section in our profile. https://outschool.com/teachers/Wild-Prairie-Learning?signup=true&usid=dO4UTG5i)

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weekly
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Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
2-8 learners per class

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