Creative Writing Workshop taught by Published Author/Poet: Ongoing English Class
In this ongoing course, students will explore a new Creative Writing avenue each week from Poetry, Journaling, Short Fiction, Storytelling, Blogging, Marketing and more!
Kate's Creative Academy
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(2)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Students will receive a new "weekly challenge/creative-writing assignment" each session based upon the lesson.Assessment
Informal assessments are conducted during the lesson through various games and mini-activities.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
This Course is an Ongoing Class so feel free to jump in and join us whenever! Each week of our Creative Writing Workshop students will learn both a new Creative-Writing style coupled with a new literary device. This course is designed to be the balance between expanding on individual creativity and receiving actual academic instruction. Taught by a Published Author and award-winning creative-writer- you will also get a unique class perspective. Students will receive a new "weekly challenge/creative-writing assignment" each session based upon the lesson. Students will also receive individual constructive feedback about their writing projects. The lesson plan is listed below: JANUARY 2024: Large Writing Project- Screen/PlayWriting & Expanding on Dialogue Week 1 Couplets & Slant Rhyme Week 2 Personal Narrative & Imagery Week 3 Rhymed Poetry & Analyzing Symbolism. Week 4 The Key to Journaling & Creating Mood in Writing. FEBRUARY 2024: Large Writing Project- Diving into Novels & Character Development Week 1 Free Verse Poetry & Metaphors Week 2 Blogging, Vlogging, & Onomatopoeias Week 3 Storytelling vs Spoken Word Take the Mic Week 4 Effective Marketing & Tone MARCH 2024: Large Writing Project- Writing Short Fiction with Setting/Atmosphere Week 1- Haiku Poetry & Simile Comparisons Week 2- What is a Memoir & How to Use Foreshadowing Week 3- Acrostic Poems & Bilingual Interscope Week 4- Rhymed Poetry & Analyzing Symbolism APRIL 2024: Large Writing Project- Historical/Scientific Fiction Week of 1- Effective Speeches & The Power of Repetition Week of 2- Sonnets & Measuring in Metered Feet Week of 3- Songwriting & Worded Lyrical Beats Week of 4- Fairytale Recipes & Intertextual Conversations Classes will cycle back around, but with new prompts. Students are welcome to join for a week at a time, or the entire semester. Scheduling is flexible. Instruction time is set up as a presentation of new information through games/activities, and brainstorming sessions. Content is fun and engaging!
Learning Goals
Students will be able to explore new creative writing concepts, styles, and genres. Students will also learn about new literary devices and the best ways to use them in their writing.
Other Details
Supply List
Learners will need access to internet/computer for Zoom meetings. And a way to write assignments (virtual document, actual notebook etc).
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2022
5.0
2reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Teacher Kate has over 12 years of professional teaching experience, certifications, and awards.
She is also a published Author/Poet/Playwright herself who enjoys sharing her knowledge and love of creative writing.
ELA & ESA certified, Bachelors degree in English, Masters in Education. Reviews
Live Group Class
$22
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-15 learners per class
