English
Log In
Middle School Creative Writing 2
Debbie Davey Fukuda, M.Ed.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(68)
In this advanced writing class, students will learn how to write stories focusing on the writing process, elements of a story and literary language.
Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Advanced Level
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
In this class, students will dive deeply into creative writing five times a week for two weeks. They will learn about the writing process, characters, setting, plot, dialogue and more. Each class begins with a lesson and then students are given up to twenty minutes to write. Students will complete one story of 500 to 1,500 words in the class. Learners get a lot of feedback and attention in this class. We will also be reading two mentor stories that will serve as an example of writing to...
10 lessons//2 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1The Writing ProcessIn this class, students will introduce themselves and review the writing process and elements of a story.Lesson 2Plot StructureIn this class, students will dissect a story and then plan out the structural elements of their own story.Lesson 3Setting: Simile and MetaphorIn this class, students will recognize similes and metaphor in a story and then apply simile and metaphor to their own stories.Lesson 4Character: MotivationIn this class, students will learn about what the character wants, what the character needs and how the character grows.Lesson 5DialogueIn this class, students will learn how to write dialogue and how and when to use dialogue in a story.Week 2Lesson 6Points of ViewIn this class, students will learn about the various points of view and how and when to use them in a story.Lesson 7Word ChoiceIn this class, students will look at their stories using the CUPS (Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation and Spelling Method) focusing on Usage (word choice)Lesson 8Critique GroupsIn this class, students will share writing with their classmates and receive feedback. Students are not required to share, but are encouraged to.Lesson 9RevisionsIn this class, students will revise their piece using the feedback provided by the other students and the teacher.Lesson 10SubmissionsIn this class, students will learn about the submission process authors go through for contests and publication and format their piece.
- Students will be able to explain each step of the writing process - a process which is used in all types of writing.
- Students will be able to comprehend stories more fully upon grasping the meaning of each story elements.
- Students will be able to apply description elements such as metaphor and similar to writing in order to engage readers.
- Students will increase vocabulary by reviewing word choice and applying them to their creative writing.
- Students will be able to use and understand points of view and how they are used and apply it to writing and reading skills.
I have a Bachelor's in Creative Writing; a Masters in Elementary Education (Grades 1-6) and have additional certification in English as a Second Language (Grades 6-12). I'm also a published author of the book A Walk in Town by Debbie Davey available on DebbieDaveyBooks.com.
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assignments
Frequency: 1-2 throughout the classFeedback: as neededDetails: Students will write one story in the class that needs to be done by the end of class.Letter Grade
Frequency: available upon requestDetails: If your child needs a grade for this class, I can offer them a grade. I'm a certified teacher and can provide my detailed credentials only when necessary.
Summer Camp: Creative Writing: Middle School is strongly advised.
Raymond's Run https://www.remsencsd.org/cms/lib/NY01913914/Centricity/Domain/46/RaymondsRun.pdf Miss Aeful https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fmissarney.weebly.com%2Fuploads%2F2%2F1%2F4%2F6%2F21462444%2Fmiss_awful_-_text.doc&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined February, 2023
4.9
68reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hi, my name is Debbie (short for Deborah)! I'm offering both academic and creative writing classes. I have a Bachelor's in Writing from Eastern Oregon University, a Master's degree in Elementary Education from Lesley University and certification...
Group Class
$50
weekly or $100 for 10 classes5x per week, 2 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-8 learners per class
