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Camp: Write an Easy Short Story or Picture Book (Level 1)
Kim Purcell MFA
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Number of reviews:(184)
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In one week, kids can write a short story or picture book to learn writing basics. This helps them improve basic skills fast for school!
Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
Beginner Level
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with State-Specific Standards
In this camp, students will write a picture book or comic. No, they don't need to be good at drawing...or writing. They will learn basic writing skills, which will be helpful for any writing in school. The focus is basic storytelling, imagination, and solid writing skills. We will brainstorm the story and work on a new writing skill each week. The emphasis is on creativity and fun. I try to build each kid's creative confidence so they grow to love writing. They will also get bonus...
4 lessons//1 Week
Week 1Lesson 1Writing the beginning of a story: HOOKSBeginning Your Story in an Interesting WayLesson 2Writing the middle of a story: GOALSWriting the Middle: Pursuing a GoalLesson 3Writing the middle of a story: PROBLEMSWriting the Middle: Facing ProblemsLesson 4Writing the ending of a story: SUCCESSWriting the End: Overcoming Problems and a Strong Ending
This class is taught in English.
- Students will improve their spelling, punctuation, grammar and writing confidence. They will learn basic punctuation and avoid common grammar mistakes. The emphasis is on fun. The more they love writing, the faster they'll improve.
I have been a teacher for over twenty years and I currently run two after-school writing programs for elementary schools in the Los Angeles School District and the Culver City School District. One of these schools has 80% ESL learners. I have many years of experience teaching basic writing and ESL, as well as advanced writing skills. I taught ESL in Seoul, Korea, and I taught ESL in Los Angeles at a university in Koreatown and at one of the top ESL schools in Los Angeles, Kaplan, for five years. I'm also a published novelist and I regularly teach writing to schools around the country. I have noticed that many kids need more writing help, partially due to the pandemic, so I'm excited to help as many kids as possible to feel confident about their writing. I think this will have a huge impact on them going forward.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: They can finish their story outside of class and send it to me. I'll say what I love. I focus on positive feedback and maybe give them one thing to remember.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: No letter grade, the only goal is to make sure they practice writing so that they get better. The best way to do this is a lot of positive feedback. The emphasis will be on basic writing skills and basic spelling and grammar.
This class is great for any kids who struggle with writing or don't feel confident. We'll have a lot of fun and their skills will improve fast. Good for kids with ADHD, Dyslexia, ASD or who speak English as a Second Language.
They should know how to spell at least 50 basic words and write a sentence with a capital and a period.
A notebook, a sharpened pencil, markers. Every class, there will be a common household item to bring to the class. You'll see this in the class description.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
I will use Canva to help students learn.
Joined January, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Vermont College of Fine Arts
I love helping my students improve their writing and seeing their confidence grow. My classes are fun and inclusive. I have over twenty years of experience teaching in a multi-sensory and interactive way: English, literature, fiction,...
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Group Class
$80
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 27 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
1-8 learners per class
