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French Creative Writing for Kids: Describe Santa's Gift Thief (Ages 8-12)

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Ages 8-12
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In this French creative writing workshop, students will describe Santa's Gift Thief, an animal character. They will use sensory details, like smell, and physical traits to create a vivid, engaging description while developing their writing.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(86 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
2-8 learners per class
45 min

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

In this 45-minute French creative writing workshop, students will craft a vivid and detailed description of Santa’s Gift Thief, an animal character full of mystery and charm. Through engaging prompts and guidance, learners will use sensory and physical details to bring their character to life.

What will be taught?

Writing a detailed description of an animal character.

Using sensory details (e.g., smell, sight, touch) to enrich the writing.

Structuring a descriptive text with precision and creativity.


What topics will you cover?

Developing descriptive writing skills with a focus on physical traits and sensory details.

Exploring vocabulary to make descriptions vivid and engaging.

Techniques for creating intriguing and memorable characters.


How is your class structured?

1. Warm-Up & Introduction (5 minutes):

A brief discussion to introduce the concept of the "Gift Thief" and spark curiosity.

Brainstorm sensory details and physical traits for an animal character.


2. Mini-Lesson on Descriptive Writing (10 minutes):

Explanation of how to describe physical traits and use sensory details, supported by the 
Fiche explicative.

A quick review of the Aide-mémoire for ideas and inspiration.


3. Guided Writing Activity (20 minutes):

Students work on their description using the Feuille de rédaction.

Prompts and examples from the Exemple de texte inspirant will guide them step-by-step.

Individual support provided during the writing phase to encourage creativity and precision.


4. Sharing & Feedback (10 minutes):

Students share a favorite sentence or part of their description.

Constructive feedback is provided, highlighting strong sensory details or creative ideas.



How will you teach?

This class combines direct instruction, guided practice, and collaborative sharing. Students will actively participate in brainstorming and writing while using the provided resources to scaffold their learning.

What's your teaching style?

I use a supportive and encouraging approach, balancing structured guidance with creative freedom. My goal is to help learners feel confident in their writing skills while fostering their imagination

How much will learners interact with you?

During the workshop: discussions during brainstorming and the mini-lesson, one-on-one guidance during the writing phase, and group sharing in the reflection segment.
After the workshop: detailed, personalized feedback on their descriptions, allowing learners to continue improving their writing skills.

Learning Goals

Describe an animal character with vivid sensory details.
Use physical traits to create a precise and engaging description.

Other Details

Pre-Requisites
Learners should have a strong foundation in writing, equivalent to a 3rd-grade francophone student, and excellent comprehension of French. While English support will be available, it will only be used when necessary to clarify complex notio
Supply List
Learners will need

 - Printed copy of the assigned French text (provided in advance).
 - Pen or pencil for note-taking.
 - Notebook or blank paper for jotting down answers and strategies.

Optional: Highlighter to mark key details in the text.

All materials, including the text and comprehension questionnaire, will be supplied as a downloadable PDF prior to the class.
 1 file available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
French
External Resources
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Meet the teacher

Joined October, 2019
4.8
86reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a published author, experienced educator, and instructional designer specializing in creative writing. I have years of experience teaching children aged 8-12, both in classrooms and online, and I create engaging, curriculum-aligned workshops and resources. My passion for writing and expertise in educational design ensure an inspiring and supportive learning environment.

Reviews

86 total ratings, 60 with reviews

Good fit for a student dual immersion.
Olsen F.on Jul 11, 2021
My son loves every class he's had with Pascale - and it's been quite a... 
Sara P.on Jun 20, 2021
My daughter enjoys this class and the structure works well with short... 
Louise H.on Jun 7, 2021
My daughter enjoys this class and the structure works well with short... 
Louise H.on Jun 7, 2021
My daughter absolutely loved the class. Great teacher!
Nuon May 4, 2021
Ma fille a 8 ans (3e année) et a énormément bénéficié de ce cours. Mme... 
Carole P.on Apr 18, 2021
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