Misunderstood Monsters Creative Writing Class
This is a one-time class that focuses on character development skills for young creative writers. We'll talk about the scariest monsters out there and come up with ways that they can use their frightening features for good!
Bethany Mitros
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(10)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
What if Bigfoot used his long arms and warm fur to give great hugs? What if King Kong helped construct tall buildings instead of knocking them down? What if Frankenstein's monster could help customers grab hard-to-reach items from the top shelf at the grocery store? In this one-time creative writing class, we'll talk about what makes monsters scary and how they could use those characteristics to help others. We'll break up our fun and engaging discussion with a game of Monster Scattergories and an individual activity, in which students will create an advertisement for a service their chosen monster could provide. Students will be encouraged to share their advertisements at the conclusion of the class. Advertisements can be drawn, written, or both to accommodate writers of varying skill levels. This creative writing class will help students build confidence in their own ideas and creativity, which often leads to improved academic writing as well. IMPORTANT: My classes are safe spaces for creative students. I start every session with a reminder that writing can only thrive when students can be vulnerable. That means any comments about another student's ideas or writing must be supportive. Mean-spirited, critical comments will not be tolerated. Please remind your students to be kind to others before class starts. Thank you! Interested, but need a different day or time? Let me know by clicking the "Request Another Time" button!
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need paper and a pencil. Crayons/markers/colored pencils are encouraged, but optional.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2019
5.0
10reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from American Public University System
When I was a kid, I wanted to be an astronaut, a writer or Indiana Jones. I haven't left terra firma (yet!) or found the lost ark (yet!), but I did get my degree in English and become a writer. Unsurprisingly, I teach writing-related classes for kids who love to write. My classes give young writers the opportunity to share their stories and interests with other like-minded students and receive positive, encouraging feedback on how they can improve their own writing. Sometimes I branch out into other English-related topics like epics, fairy and folk tales and mysteries.
My plan was to become a bestselling children's book author, but I accidentally became a journalist instead. I have a bachelor’s degree in English, and I have been teaching in one capacity or another for well over ten years.
I believe that confidence breeds competence. My goal as a teacher is to provide feedback in such a way that students feel proud of what they have created so far and excited to implement any changes suggested without feeling discouraged. When students feel confident, they are more likely to take chances that will expand their skills. One of the thing I love best about being a teacher is that I get to be a cheerleader. I love being able to share my students' enthusiasm for whatever they love best.
In my spare time, I am a crazy cat lady. I have more cats than I do daughters (five vs. three), and they are all spoiled rotten. I'm also a nerd-of-all-trades. Talk to me about hobbits, Star Wars, superheroes, wizards, crochet, Hamilton or cats (obviously), and I am one happy camper.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-8 learners per class
