What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Intermediate Level
Weekly schedule for the class: Tuesday 7:30-8:30 AM Eastern time: A famous person Thursday 5-6 Eastern time: a factory Friday 1:40-2:40 pm Eastern time: Treasure hunting "The cottage was located at the end of a meandering trail. The tiny house indeed needed some new paint, but it was still charming. White and powdery pink roses clung to the walls, filling summer evenings with sweetness. At first, you might not hear anything, but if you paid attention, you would soon hear the wind in the trees and the waterfall a short walk away. In early July, you could pick crimson red wild strawberries by the south wall. They had a tangible spiciness to them mixed with honey." Descriptive writing is the glue that holds a story together. It helps the reader to imagine and step into the locations and worlds in a story. In this ongoing class, we will meet once a week to practice descriptive writing. Each week, a different theme or location will be covered, and the students do not have to join all of them and can pick which weeks to participate. The students don't need to have any experience doing descriptive writing. Each 60-minute class will be divided into three sections. 1. 20 minutes of teacher-led discussion of the theme or location. With my guidance, the students will brainstorm ideas on the whiteboard or around a photo to inspire their writing. 2. 20 minutes to write a description or descriptive scene 3. 20 minutes for the students to share their writing in the chatbox or read aloud. Students are also welcome to finish their writing after class and post it in the classroom. Week 1: Nature (discuss and brainstorm, 20 minutes to write and end the class by sharing your work.) Week 2: Houses and buildings(discuss and brainstorm, 20 minutes to write and end the class by sharing your work.) Week 3: Villages and towns(discuss and brainstorm, 20 minutes to write and end the class by sharing your work.) Week 4: Cities (discuss and brainstorm, 20 minutes to write and end the class by sharing your work.) Week 5: Fantasy Worlds (Not animals and creatures. Discuss and brainstorm, 20 minutes to write and end the class by sharing your work.) Week 6: Science Fiction Worlds (Not aliens or creatures. Discuss and brainstorm, 20 minutes to write and end the class by sharing your work.) Week 7: Food (discuss and brainstorm, 20 minutes to write and end the class by sharing your work.) Week 8: Human looks and clothing (discuss and brainstorm, 20 minutes to write and end the class by sharing your work.) Week 9: Emotions (discuss and brainstorm, 20 minutes to write and end the class by sharing your work.) Week 10: Magic (discuss and brainstorm, 20 minutes to write and end the class by sharing your work.) Week 11: Animals (discuss and brainstorm, 20 minutes to write and end the class by sharing your work.) Week 12: The season winter (discuss and brainstorm, 20 minutes to write and end the class by sharing your work.) Week 13: Fantasy/Magical Creatures (discuss and brainstorm, 20 minutes to write and end the class by sharing your work.) Week 14: Aliens and Creatures from a Science Fiction World (discuss and brainstorm, 20 minutes to write and end the class by sharing your work.)
Learning Goals
To become a stronger writer and use more descriptive writing.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some of these themes might bring out more sensitive or complex writing pieces, for example, emotions or magic.
Language of Instruction
English (Level: B1)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
In my creative writing classes, I encourage students to draw from their experiences and thoughts to create unique pieces and share my passion for writing. This passion has been recognized with four awards for a short story and three poems, which I hope will inspire your students.
I am an immigrant from Sweden with a master's degree in education from Lund/Malmö University.
I am dedicated to forming connections with my students and customizing my teaching to suit their age. I aim to challenge my students while ensuring they never feel like failures. Patience, humor, and kindness are paramount in my approach.
As a teacher, I foster critical thinking through various activities such as research and discussions. The most rewarding part of my job is igniting my students' joy of learning and nurturing their curiosity about the world.
I believe in incorporating play into my teaching whenever possible, as I believe that everyone, regardless of age, has a playful side.
I have previously taught social and political science, religion, and geography and have nearly 25 years of experience working with children of different ages.
My diverse interests include folklore, photography, nature, books, and history, particularly on overlooked historical figures. I hope to share these interests with your students, sparking their curiosity and broadening their horizons.
I eagerly look forward to having your student in my class and am excited to embark on this learning journey together!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week
60 min
Completed by 232 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-8 learners per class