Creative Writing / Writing to a Prompt / Journaling (Ages 10-14)
Students will compose creative pieces of writing in response to a prompt. They will be guided in focusing on story elements and character development. (This is the same class that is being taught by Natalie Sydor.)
Adrian Sydor
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(29)
What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Students will work on completing the creative writing prompts that were started in class.Assessment
Learner progress will be assessed through class participation and story completion.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
This class is designed to help students organize their ideas by journaling, writing to a prompt, and constructing creative pieces of writing. Their focus will be on giving attention to details to compose a creative piece of writing. They will practice describing and creating clear images in the reader's mind. Each class will begin with a discussion on how to structure a well-organized, descriptive, and creative piece of writing.
Class structure:
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1. Whole group activity:
- discussion about a visual prompt
- guided journaling practice
- creating details
- focus on imagery
2. Independent writing practice (new topic every week)
- journaling / rough drafts
- editing / improving
3. Students may share their work with classmates.
4. Homework:
- finish up writing
- rewriting
- creating a final copyLearning Goals
Students will practice journaling, writing to a prompt, and creating a descriptive piece of writing.
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need to attend class with paper and a pencil, or they may use a notebook if they would like to keep all their stories organized.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2020
4.9
29reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Adrian Sydor.
I'm very interested in nature, writing, and exploration. I've worked in the field of environmental education for multiple years at Forest Preserves and a National Park. This has included teaching school groups about wildlife, ecosystems, and ecology. I volunteer with habitat restoration at forest preserves which includes cutting down and removing invasive species, harvesting seeds, and monitoring wildlife. Attendance at professional development meetings has inspired me to teach young learners. My goal is to share my knowledge about the natural world around us and to equip young learners with a strong knowledge about plants, animals, and ecosystems. Furthermore, I strive to help students create a strong base of knowledge so that they can learn lifelong study skills and be able to continue learning about their environmental interests by themselves.
I have also found writing to be an extremely useful tool when it comes to expressing our thoughts, describing what we observe in nature, and by exploring new concepts. I love to hike and spend a lot of time in nature and journal in my notebook. I believe that writing and science go hand in hand. Therefore, writing skills can, and definitely should, be developed while exploring nature.
I am currently offering science related, environmentally focused classes, as well as writing lessons. I'm excited to have the opportunity to work on the Outschool platform and hope to work with your learner in the very near future.Reviews
Live Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week
35 min
Completed by 24 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-6 learners per class
