What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
In this course we will use a set of dice to 'Roll-A-Story' about a different scenario every week. From Minecraft to Marvel to Underwater Adventure, there's no telling what we might get into! A roll of the dice will determine character, setting, and problem. After the three rolls learners will be given a set amount of time to write that story, then we'll start over! I believe choice is vital in creating life-long writers. However, too much choice is overwhelming. This course strikes the perfect balancing with a fun topic of choice, and a hands-on way to determine the plot. Younger learners may elect to write comics instead of word-heavy narratives, and that is encouraged! This course focuses on the thinking work behind the writing, which is the same for comics and written works. Week of August 21- Minecraft Week of August 28- Camping Week of September 4- Alien Invasion! Week of September 11- Harry Potter Week of September 18- Zoo Animal Escape! Week of September 25- Superheroes Week of October 2- Fall Festival Week of October 9- Free Choice! Week of October 16- Pumpkin Patch Week of October 23- Spooky Stories! Week of October 30- Football! Week of November 6- Free Choice! Week of November 13- Space Adventure! Week of November 20- Thanksgiving Week of November 27- Robot Takeover! Week of December 4- Snow Day! Week of December 11- Christmas Week of January 9- Video Game Mania! Week of January 15- Free Choice! Week of January 22- Roblox Week of January 29- Under the Sea Week of February 5- Valentine's Fiasco! Week of February 12- Jurassic Park Week of February 19- Field Trip Fun Week of February 26- Free Choice! Week of March 5- Mario Week of March 12- Lucky Day! Week of March 19- Into the Woods! Week of March 26- April Fools! Week of April 2- Spring Fever! Week of April 9- Free Choice! Week of April 16- Treasure Hunt Week of April 23- Scuba Diving! Week of April 30-Star Wars Week of May 7-Science Fair! Week of May 14- Family Vacation Week of May 21- Pool Party! Week of May 28- Free Choice!
Learning Goals
Learners will practice writing narrative texts with a predetermined character, setting, and problem. Learners will also practice flexible thinking when they switch stories.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some of the video games and movies contain cartoon violence. If students choose to incorporate those elements in a story I ask that they refrain from sharing that story aloud with the class.
Supply List
Learners will need a die or set of dice, and paper and pencil for each class.
Language of Instruction
English
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have a Master's of Education degree and I am a certified teacher with over ten years experience in education. I am certified in K-6 elementary education, 7-12 social studies education, 7-12 language arts education, and K-12 Reading education.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$11
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
1-6 learners per class