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Class experience
In this class, Professor Imaginoria (the teacher, Jessica Gray, who teaches in costume & in character) will guide students through reading writing exercises incorporating themes from her novel, "Imagine the Key," which we will read together as the basis for writing. Students will learn lessons that inspire confidence while learning to tell their own story. Writing can provide a safe place for personal exploration. Here's a description of the book: As a queer and artsy theatre kid in rural...
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3.A Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events. Essential question: What do you need at the beginning of a story? What is exposition and the inciting incident? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. Essential question: How do we create unique and interesting primary characters? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. Essential question: How do we create unique and interesting supporting characters? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3.D Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. Essential question: How do you develop the core conflict in a story? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3.D Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. Essential question: What are the key components of rising action? We will also learn the Hero's Journey version of plot outline in addition to the traditional "roller coaster." CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3.A Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events. Essential question: How can sensory language and active dialogue contribute to creating vivid descriptions. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3.D Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. Essential question: How do we bring the story to a conclusion? Is there some purpose or theme?
I am a certified English teacher and have taught creative writing in summer camps and online for more than 15 years. I wrote the book "Imagine the Key" and hold the copyright. I earned a PhD in theatre from Louisiana State University, my MA in theatre from Florida State University, and my BA in theatre from the University of NC. I have been working with children and youth for more than 20 years. I am the Artistic & Education Director of The Imaginorium, which offers virtual summer and school break programs in Providence, Rhode Island (which we call "story-based theatre programs with a side of STEAMM"). These camps are immersive role-playing opportunities for children to experience stories in a complete theatrical environment. I am always looking for new ways to help children find and tell their stories.
Learners should have a copy of the book "Imagine the Key" either in paperback or digital form. It is available at https://www.amazon.com/Imagine-Key-Rainbow-Path-Book/dp/B09RGY5FJ5/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1643310028&sr=8-2 OR https://books2read.com/b/brwQvE?edit=maybe-later Also, a notebook (like a composition book) or journal and a pen for the writing exercises... I will send the worksheets in google docs, but it’s not really technically practical for the students to go back and forth during class. It works better if they have something they can write on. If they have an unlined journal (a sketchbook of sorts), they can draw pictures in it as well. For Lesson #2 it is helpful for them to bring their own 20-sided die (dice), but if they don't have their own, they can use one on google, or I can roll for them. The teacher will be in costume and in character. Students are encouraged to attend class in costume if they wish.
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Please be aware that scenes in this book contain self harm and bullying. There is one specific bullying scene. The mentions of self-harm are not graphic. The goal in presenting these things as obstacles is to be able to overcome them, not to be brought down by them. There is also a resource section in the book with phone numbers in case any students ever have any problems with thoughts of self-harm. We will not be talking about our personal experiences per se, but if any student in this class were to disclose any thoughts of self-harm or experience of bullying, the teacher would bring this to Outschool safety and the parents' attention immediately.
https://www.amazon.com/Imagine-Key-Rainbow-Path-Book/dp/B09RGY5FJ5/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1643310028&sr=8-2
For over fifteen years, I have created and directed innovative programs that incorporate literature and pop culture into educational experiences through The Imaginorium, where I am Artistic & Education Director. Theatre, art, science, cosplay,...
Group Class
$120
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
50 min
Completed by 26 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 10-14
3-8 learners per class
This class is no longer offered
Financial Assistance
Outschool International
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