Novel Writing
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Novels are usually made up of 25 chapters and at least 40,000 words long. In this class learners will follow guides given by the teacher to plot out their own novel, receive different writing tips each week to help with their writing, and a prompt to guide their story for that week's chapters using a video link posted by the teacher in the classroom. Each chapter should be at least 1,600 words long. Learners will then write their own chapter(s) and submit it for feedback in the classroom by...
5 units//26 lessons//20 Weeks
Unit 1IntroductionIntroduction6 lessons4 WeeksWeek 1Lesson 1Plotting your novelPlanning aheadLesson 2Chapter 1: Perfect WorldIntroducing Main Character(s), time and setting. Things are going well for them for nowWeek 2Lesson 3Chapter 2: Friends and EnemiesFriend or enemy enters the scene, pushes main character towards actionWeek 3Lesson 4Chapter 3: The CallMain Character receives an invitation to do something and leave their comfortable world behindWeek 4Lesson 5Chapter 4: RefusalMain Character turns down opportunity from last chapterLesson 6Chapter 5: MentorMain Character receives help from a mentor figure who gives them them push they needUnit 2ProblemProblem5 lessons4 WeeksWeek 5Lesson 7Chapter 6: Crossing ThresholdMain Character sets out on journey to fulfill callWeek 6Lesson 8Chapter 7: Point of No ReturnMain Character reaches point of no return, faces first obstacle keeping them from achieving goalWeek 7Lesson 9Chapter 8: Small SuccessMain Character overcomes first obstacle, motivates them to keep goingWeek 8Lesson 10Chapter 9: Road of TestsMain Character faces a series of obstacles, often fails at least oneLesson 11Chapter 10: AlliesMain Character meets one or more allies who pick them up and help them continue journeyUnit 3EventsEvents5 lessons4 WeeksWeek 9Lesson 12Chapter 11: TemptationsMain Character is tempted to leave or abandon journeyWeek 10Lesson 13Chapter 12: SidetrackMain Character enjoys their time away from main journeyWeek 11Lesson 14Chapter 13: Turning PointMain Character is reminded why they set out on journey, forced to face their fearsWeek 12Lesson 15Chapter 14: PreparationMain Character prepares to return to journey and hardest partLesson 16Chapter 15: TrialsMain Character faces new even bigger challengesUnit 4SolutionSolution5 lessons4 WeeksWeek 13Lesson 17Chapter 16: Fork in the RoadMain Character must chose between two paths, the easy path or the hard pathWeek 14Lesson 18Chapter 17: Awaken or RebelMain Character moves down path they chose in last chapterWeek 15Lesson 19Chapter 18: Victory or FailureMain Character faces final fight before goalWeek 16Lesson 20Chapter 19: AchievementMain Character achieves goal they set out to accomplishLesson 21Chapter 20: RefusalMain Character is reluctant to return to old way of lifeUnit 5EndingEnding5 lessons4 WeeksWeek 17Lesson 22Chapter 21: FlightMain Character must escape with object of journeyWeek 18Lesson 23Chapter 22: RescueMain Character is able to escape with someone's helpWeek 19Lesson 24Chapter 23: ReturnMain Character returns to the normal worldWeek 20Lesson 25Chapter 24: BalanceMain Character must find balance between who they used to be and who they are nowLesson 26Chapter 25: FreedomMain Character begins to find balance
Learners will complete a Novel consisting of 25 chapters and being at least 40,000 words
Homework Offered
Learners will need to write some on their own each week following the guidance given by the teacher in class. They should write at least 1,600 words for each chapter.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
I am a former Home School student who has never stopped learning! I love history and telling stories verbally and through writing, and I want to share that passion with others. I believe the statement is true: “Those who don’t learn from History...
Self-Paced Class
$15
weekly or $300 for all content26 pre-recorded lessons
20 weeks of teacher feedback
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 2 learners
Ages: 13-18