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Novel Writing Volume 1

Completed by 2 learners
Ages 13-18
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In this class Learners will learn about novel writing and write their own Novel #creative
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4.8
Number of reviews:
(301 reviews)

26 pre-recorded lessons
20 weeks of teacher support
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What's included

26 pre-recorded lessons
20 weeks
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1 year access
to the content
Homework
2-4 hours per week. 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.

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 either posting the text in the classroom or posting a link. Learners should take the feedback and use it to improve their stories. There will also be discussion questions posted in the classroom for learners to respond to.  

Information will be presented through video links each week for learners to watch on own where writing tips will be given as well as assignments, which will also be posted in the classroom. Learners will be assigned to write one chapter or two chapters each unit. Learners will interact with the teacher through discussion questions given in the classroom as well sharing their work in the classroom. The teacher will then give feedback on the chapters.

Learning Goals

Learners will complete a Novel consisting of 25 chapters and being at least 40,000 words

Syllabus

5 Units
26 Lessons
over 20 Weeks
Unit 1: Introduction
Lesson 1:
Plotting your novel
 Planning ahead 
Lesson 2:
Chapter 1: Perfect World
 Introducing Main Character(s), time and setting. Things are going well for them for now 
Lesson 3:
Chapter 2: Friends and Enemies
 Friend or enemy enters the scene, pushes main character towards action 
Lesson 4:
Chapter 3: The Call
 Main Character receives an invitation to do something and leave their comfortable world behind 

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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
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 are doomed to repeat it.” We need to learn from the past to shape our own futures and the world in general. I believe the best way to learn about history is to learn about the people who lived through it and what they experienced and tell their stories. I love telling stories through writing and enjoy public speaking, so storytelling is a natural combination of the two.

I have 4 years of teaching experience in a variety of places from teaching/coaching drama and dance for homeschoolers in a group setting, to homeschooling two young children for a few months, to teaching English as Second Language (ESL) to college students, to teaching Arts and Crafts at a Summer Camp. I am currently a ESL teacher online with VIPKid.  I have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Communication from Stevenson University. 

I love to travel both in the US and internationally. I’ve spent time in almost every state on the East Coast and driven through the rest. I’ve visited seven different countries and lived in Asia for 17 months. 

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