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Funny Sounding Words: Part 2 Fiction Creative Writing Subgenres Middle School Edition
Amy Westrick, Certified Teacher (She/Her)
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(53)
In this on-going class, students will learn 60 funny sounding vocabulary words and integrate them seamlessly into their writing.
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Students will write in a variety of fiction subgenres: adventure, historical, paranormal, contemporary, category, fantasy, gothic, science fiction, myth, steampunk, sword and sandal, speculative fiction (science fiction, fantasy fiction, horror fiction, supernatural fiction, superhero fiction, utopian and dystopian fiction, apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction, and alternate history), suspense, techno-thriller, mystery, crime, fake relationship, family saga, western, magic realism, and...
This class is taught in English.
Students will improve their writing by careful selection of ideas. Students will increase use of multi-syllable and content specific words in their writing. Students will write pieces of fiction. Students will write in a variety of subgenres (suspense, humor, persuasion).
I have been a middle and high school English Language Arts teacher for 15 years. I have also coached teams for Odyssey of the Mind and Lego First Robotics. I am very comfortable teaching students of varying backgrounds and abilities. I have two boys ages 9 and 11 who have severe ADHD.
Students will need a composition notebook and erasers from the Dollar Store. The scented erasers at the Dollar Store are the best.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(53)
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Group Class
$40
weekly ($20 per class)2x per week
50 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-3 learners per class
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