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Fiction Writing (Dystopian Characters): Build ELA Skills and Confidence

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Ages 13-16
Live Group Class
Boost your teen’s confidence and creativity with my engaging creative writing classes. These classes are perfect for teens lacking confidence in writing and who would benefit from extra help with grammar, vocabulary and writing fundamentals
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(71 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 8 weeks
1-4 learners per class
45 min

What's included

8 live meetings
6 in-class hours
Projects
1 hour per week. Learners will be encouraged to develop their work outside of lesson time, but it is not required. Towards the end, learners will be encouraged to complete their work outside of class time.
Grading
I will provide live feedback during class, and informal written feedback on any writing submitted.

Class Experience

US Grade 8 - 10
Beginner Level
Discover the exciting world of dystopian fiction with this 8-lesson unit, created just for 𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀. 

Each lesson dives into dystopian character building, while helping learners develop their grammar, build vocabulary, and sharpen their writing skills. 

Teens will get a chance to boost their confidence with writing and enjoy learning in a way that feels engaging and accessible.

🧑🏾‍🤝‍🧑🏻These small group classes 🧑🏾‍🤝‍🧑🏻 will run even with o̲n̲e̲ enrolled learner, so you have no worries about a class being cancelled. If your learner would prefer not to work in a 1-on-1 class, I am happy to refund the lesson, should no other learners enroll.

Learners will build up their readiness for writing, first with sentence-level work, and vocabulary work - allowing the end of the course to finish with more complete paragraphs.

I am very willing to meet learners where they are - some learners may write a page, whereas others may find success with 6 sentences.

Work will be typed on screen during lesson time, so that I am able to offer live feedback.

This is a perfect pairing with my Dystopian Setting Writing 8-week course. However, both courses stand alone, or can be taken in any order one-after-another.

Learning Goals

Carefully crafting a character through the use of dialogue.
Selecting verbs and adverbs to describe a character.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
8 Lessons
over 8 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Descriptive writing for character appearance
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Showing, not telling
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Crafting compelling dialogue
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Using figurative language effectively for character description
45 mins online live lesson

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Meet the teacher

Joined January, 2024
5.0
71reviews
Star Educator
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Brighton
If this is your first class on Outschool use coupon code MsRiot20 for $20 off your first class.

👋 Hi! I’m Ms. Riot, an experienced teacher passionate about helping teens grow in confidence and skills. Since qualifying as a teacher in 2007, I’ve worked around the world, taught in classrooms and online, and even developed educational resources for schools and museums.

🌈 I specialize in teaching home-educated teens who need extra support to feel confident with core subjects like English (spelling, grammar, writing, book studies) and other topics like math, history, RE and art. My lessons are designed to meet students where they are, focusing on essential skills often taught at earlier grade levels to help them succeed.

✨ My classroom is a safe, low-pressure space where students can try, grow, and thrive. Whether your teen prefers cameras off, using chat, or just listening, I adapt my teaching to support them. As a neurodivergent adult, I welcome all students exactly as they are and have extensive experience teaching neurodivergent learners.

📚 Learning with me is structured yet flexible, focusing on real progress. I help students build essential skills step by step, creating a foundation they can rely on to tackle future challenges with confidence.

✨Many of my students attend multiple classes with me each week. This regular interaction fosters a sense of familiarity and trust, helping students feel more comfortable and engaged in their learning journey.

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