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Let's Write: Creative Writing

In this ongoing course, we will learn how to write different aspects of stories such as characters, settings and audiences. Learners will develop their writing skills including grammar, vocabulary, spelling.
Orchard Academy
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What's included

1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

In this ongoing course, we will learn how to write different types of stories using sentence starters. Classes will also include input on grammar, vocabulary, spelling. 

Each class will include a range of teaching methods and activities that are designed to engage the learners in both a hands-on and minds-on way. Classes will include discussions, Q&A, quizzes.  Learners will be encouraged to write, revise and share what they write. A variety of methods are used to support learners and cater for different learning styles and needs. 

Week of 10/2/25 - Identifying themes
Week of 17/2/25 - Recognising genres
Week of 24/2/25 - What is a story?
Week of 3/3/25 - Characters in stories
Week of 10/3/25 - Types of fiction
Week of 17/3/25 - Planning your story
Week of 24/3/25 - Focusing on settings
Week of 31/3/25 - Writing for different audiences
Week of 7/4/25 - Identifying errors
Week of 14/4/25 - Context for writing
Week of 21/4/25 - Fiction vs non-fiction
Week of 28/4/25 - Reading (and writing) for pleasure
Week of 5/5/25 - Understanding recounts

Each week will include English language direction including spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, grammar and input on ideas. Learners are expected to complete their writing following each class and submit it via the classroom.

Please note, the course is aimed at Key Stage 1 learners in the UK which is ages 5-7 years old.

We look forward to being part of your learning journey!

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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Teacher Ashleigh B.A. (Hons) B.A. DEd TEFL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Teacher Ashleigh B.A. (Hons) B.A. DEd TEFL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Health/PE
Teacher Ron PGCE BA TESOL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Teacher Ron PGCE BA TESOL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Teacher Shaunah B.A., B.Ed., TEFL
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Science
Teacher Haley BS MA
Master's Degree from Texas Tech University
Teacher Julia BBA MA TEFL TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences from University of South Africa
Teacher Ashleigh B.A. (Hons) B.A. DEd TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of South Africa
Teacher Ashleigh B.A. (Hons) B.A. DEd TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from University of Westminster
Teacher Dory BA(Hons) CELTA TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Messiah University
Teacher Deborah BS CertECEd TEFL TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Bowie State University
Teacher Sarah BS
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from University of Maine at Fort Kent
Teacher Shaunah B.A., B.Ed., TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from University College of Cape Breton - now Cape Breton University
Teacher Shaunah B.A., B.Ed., TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Religious Studies from Alpha Crucis
Teacher Kaitlin BTh TEFL
We are a team of qualified and experienced teachers with a wealth of experience across a range of ages and subjects. Most of our teachers are also TEFL/TESL qualified. You can find out more about each teacher in our profile. We are all passionate about teaching and learning and seeing our learners succeed. We look forward to meeting you in class soon.

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1x per week
35 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
1-6 learners per class

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