Let’s Write Science Fiction-Beginners Creative Writing
Six weeks to learn how to write Science Fiction and then share your story with the other students
Jessika O'Sullivan
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4.9
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What's included
6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Aliens, time travel, UFOs, other planets and dimensions, space exploration, new inventions, robots and other amazing technology are all part of Science Fiction. Will your character live on a different planet and have an alien as a best friend? Will your character invent a time machine and travel to the past? Will your character live on another planet and repair robots? Will your character fight an evil force in the universe? In this class the student will write a Science Fiction story that they will share with the others. Each class will start with a brainstorming or discussion and then everyone will have time to write on their story. Class 1 What is Science Fiction? We will discuss concepts like; aliens, time travel, space ships, teleportation, future technology and other planets. Class 2 and 3 Create and describe your character and decide the struggle/problem your character will face in the story and how they will solve or overcome the problem Class 4 and 5 Create a map and description of the location of the story including nature, aliens, food, space ships, etc. Class 6 Time to share your story The student needs to be able to create a story but can get help with writing it. If they aren’t comfortable reading their story in class you can send it to me and I can read it.
Learning Goals
To write a detailed Science Fiction story and share with others.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2016
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Teacher expertise and credentials
My teaching philosophy is deeply rooted in personal experience. Growing up with dysgraphia, I encountered teachers who left me feeling uncomfortable, insecure, and inadequate. Those experiences shaped my commitment to creating an environment where every student feels welcome, confident, and supported. My goal is to build students up, ensuring they leave my classes with both knowledge and self-assurance.
As a teacher, I bring a wide array of subjects to life in my classes, ranging from creative writing and Swedish (my native language) to world religions, the Holocaust, and novel studies with a focus on folklore. Each subject reflects my passions and areas of expertise, offering students a rich and dynamic learning experience.
With a master’s degree in education and a double major in social and political science and world religions, my professional background equips me to guide students through diverse and complex topics. Having taught across various age groups in Sweden and now the USA, I also incorporate the principles of student democracy, encouraging students to take an active role in shaping their own learning journey.
On a personal note, I’ve always had a vivid imagination—perhaps a result of my Nordic upbringing. As a child in Sweden, I was fascinated yet terrified by the stories of fairies that pervade our folklore. Now, as an immigrant in the USA, I weave that sense of wonder into my own creative works, which have earned me awards for poetry and short stories.Reviews
Live Group Class
$65
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-6 learners per class
