Let's Write a Folktale w/Author Judith

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Judith

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We will discuss the 5 different types of folktales, and students will outline their own folktale.

Class Experience

What I will teach? 
Folktales

What topics will you cover?
The different genres of folktales, where they come from, what makes them unique and how to write your own folktale.

How is your class structured?
The class will be interactive, with students able to ask questions and share their opinions. There is also a worksheet for students to work on.

How will you teach? 
I will teach via video conference, with screen sharing as I teach and show the lessons.

What's your teaching style?
My...

The goal is for students to have a better understanding of folktales and to work on their own folktale.

I am a children's book author (www.judithsbooks.com). I have an MFA in Creative Writing and a Bachelor's in Journalism. I am also a substitute teacher for Chicago Public Schools. I am passionate about writing and helping young people become better writers.

Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

0A one-page handout will be provided on the first day of class.

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

I will share my screen with student to explain the PDF handout, I may also use screen sharing to show a powerpoint presentation of the lesson.

Optional: Students may bring one of their favorite books to show the rest of the class. It can be any book they love to read.

Meet the teacher

Judith

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(2)

Hello,

My name is Judith. I live in Chicago, IL, and I am a passionate writer. I am an author of one children's book called "Meet the Three Princesses" (www.judithsbooks.com). And I'm the author of a poetry book titled "Breakthrough to New...