English Language Arts: Character Creation and Short Story Writing
In this English Language Arts creative writing class, students will design original characters and write exciting stories about their adventures. We’ll focus on character traits, engaging plots, and building storytelling skills.
Wild Prairie Learning
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1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. includedProgress Report
includedClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 4
🌟 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠! ✨🎨 📌 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 by designing unique characters and writing exciting stories. This class guides them through the entire creative process, helping them develop 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 and craft compelling adventures. Whether they dream of a brave hero 🦸♀️, a magical creature 🧚, or a fun animal 🐱, they will learn how to make their characters stand out! 🎥 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 is perfect for learners in grade 3/4 English Language Arts, offering the flexibility to learn at their own pace while mastering storytelling skills. 🎯 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜lass, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥: 🔹 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫 🖌️: Choose their appearance, personality, likes, dislikes, and special talents. 🔹 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞 📝: Explore your character’s unique traits, backstory, and motivations through a detailed profile. 🔹 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 🗺️: Plan an exciting plot, including the setting, the problem your character faces, and how they will solve it. 🔹 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 ✍️: Bring your character and plot to life in an original short story that showcases your creativity and writing skills. 🌟 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and boost storytelling abilities in a fun, supportive environment. 🚀 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 and start creating the characters and adventures you have always dreamed of! 🌟
Learning Goals
Develop Creativity: Learners will practice creating unique characters with distinct traits, personalities, and abilities, fostering their imagination and creative thinking.Build Character Profiles: Students will learn how to describe their characters in detail using a character profile, covering appearance, likes/dislikes, special talents, and personality.
Syllabus
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)1 Lesson
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Character Creation and Story Writing
Each student will create their own original character and describe it using character traits. Then, we will write short stories about our new characters! 4 assignments
19 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Supply List
Learners will need a pencil, paper, and coloring materials.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
6 teachers have teaching certificates
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
3 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Alabama
Master's Degree from University of Southern California
Master's Degree in Education from Wilkes University
3 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree from University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from University of British Columbia
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of British Columbia
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Kennesaw State University
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.
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