Middle School English: Creative Writing Short Horror Stories Camp
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
For centuries scary stories have been inspired by our greatest fears, their spooky pages have inspired generations of writers and readers, and some scary stories have been adapted into movies. In this five-day camp I will teach your child the steps to create and publish their own scary story. We will pick and research topics, explore the elements of short stories, think of complex characters, write drafts, read our stories aloud, and publish them. These are some the same techniques I have...
This class is taught in English.
Our goals in this class are for students to build their writing skills, create, and publish their own scary stories.
I am a published horror author, I have 5 + years teaching experience. I have a lifelong membership with the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. At the associate’s level at Southern Maine Community College, I studied Criminal Justice and Psychology, this included learning to professionally diagnose a patient with a mental disorder. I have a bachelor's degree in Educational Studies from Grand Canyon University, and a masters degree in history also from Grand Canyon University. I also have more than 20 credits in English.
Homework Offered
Any work not completed in class should be completed outside of class.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Bring a paper and pencil to class.
Horror is not a genre everyone is comfortable with and all learners are entitled to creativity. Some scary stories might reference monsters, demons, aliens, or violence of people against people. I will ask that students try to keep stories appropriate for class while still aligning them with the horror genre.
This is the link to an interview with famous horror author R.L. Stine the creator of the Goosebumps books in which Mr. Stine shares his creative writing process. Viewing is optional. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQOlcqdu5ng
Welcome to my profile, My name is David Ginsberg and I live in southern Maine. I am very passionate about teaching and sharing my interests with my students. I believe that education is a lifelong process shared by teachers and students alike. My...
Group Class
$100
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
60 min
Completed by 41 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 11-14
2-10 learners per class