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Intermediate Novella Writing
Chrissie D
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4.8
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In this 10 week class Learners will advance their novella writing skills and write their own Novella
Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate Level
A Novella is a short novel usually made up of 10 chapters and between 10,000 and 40,000 words. In this class learners who have written at least one Novella will follow guides given by the teacher to plot out their own novella, receive different writing tips each week to help with their writing, and a prompt to guide their story for that week's chapter. Learners will spend the remaining class time working on that week's chapter on their own, and at the end of class will be given the...
3 units//10 lessons//10 Weeks
Unit 1Act 1Act 13 lessons3 WeeksWeek 1Lesson 1Chapter 1: HookGetting readers' attention and introducing ProtagonistWeek 2Lesson 2Chapter 2: BackstorySetting up story to comeWeek 3Lesson 3Chapter 3: TriggerEvent that sends Protagonist off on journeyUnit 2Act 2Act 24 lessons4 WeeksWeek 4Lesson 4Chapter 4: CrisisProtagonist has crisis that makes them question continuing onWeek 5Lesson 5Chapter 5: Struggle Part 1Protagonist faces series of obstaclesWeek 6Lesson 6Chapter 6: Struggle Part 2Protagonist faces one larger obstacleWeek 7Lesson 7Chapter 7: EpiphanyProtagonist realizes their flaw and overcomes itUnit 3Act 3Act 33 lessons3 WeeksWeek 8Lesson 8Chapter 8: PlanProtagonist does something they couldn't do beforeWeek 9Lesson 9Chapter 9: ClimaxProtagonist defeats antagonistWeek 10Lesson 10Chapter 10: EndingStory resolution
- Learners will complete a Novella consisting of 10 chapters and being between 10,000 and 40,000 words
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 1-2 per weekFeedback: as neededDetails: Learners will do some writing each week in class, but they will need to write some on their own each week following the guidance given by the teacher in class. In total they should write between 1,000 and 4,000 words each week between class and homework.Grading
Frequency: includedDetails: Grades only upon request. (Teacher would prefer not to give grades as this is a creative class) Learners must submit chapters for feedback if parents want grades
Learners should have some Creative Writing Experience Ideally have written at least one story of 10,000 to 40,000 words OR have taken Beginner Novella Writing
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a former Home School student who has never stopped learning! I love history and telling stories verbally and through writing, and I want to share that passion with others. I believe the statement is true: “Those who don’t learn from History...
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Group Class
$9
weekly or $90 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-4 learners per class
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