Once Upon a Time...
A creative writing class for students ready to put their imaginations into print
Daniel Tichota - (MAT)
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(242)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Taking the ideas learned in class to complete writing assignments given as homework.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
In this class students will unleash their creativity as they write a variety of short stories. Class teachings will include descriptions on surroundings/settings, character development, verb tense and sentence structure, and the general art of overall storytelling. Examples from famous authors and their works will be used to assist our teaching of the topics named. Students should be prepared to complete five writing assignments over the eight weeks, and will be introduced to self-publishing companies should they chose to have their writings available on mainstream markets such as Amazon. Week 1: Introductions - Class will be focused on introducing ourselves and a discussion of what is expected within the class. Homework - Superhero: If I could have any super power, I would want... Length - 5 paragraphs Week 2: Setting - Class will focus on writing a descriptive setting. No Homework Week 3: Characters - Class will focus on how to describe characters. Homework - Jack and Jill went up the Hill... (Blending the use of setting and character development) Length - 5 paragraphs Week 4: Plot Part 1 - Class will focus of what the story is about. Having a setting and characters begins the story, but what is the story being told about these characters? No Homework Week 5: Plot Part 2 - Class will continue by looking at plot in relation to the timeline of the story you are telling. Homework - Over the past five years on this spaceship... Length 8 paragraphs Week 6: Conflict - Class will focus on your story's conflict. What or who is the conflict or plot twist within your story. Homework - Sheriff Pete ran a quiet town, that is until... Length - 8 paragraphs Week 7: Resolution - Class will focus on wrapping up your story. Homework - Students can write a story of their choice which includes all pieces learned within class. Length - 8 paragraphs Week 8: Getting published - Class will focus of how to publish your writings
Learning Goals
The parts of a great story are found within five main elements:
- Characters
- Setting
- Plot
- Conflict
- Resolution
In looking at a number of stories already written, from nursery rhymes to today's best-sellers, we will dive in to see what makes a great story, and how we too can bring our story to life. In allowing the student to write creatively, we will discuss what it is we are trying to say, how we are saying it, and what we hope the reader takes away from the writing.
Homework will consist of five writing assignments based on the details learned in class.
Other Details
Supply List
Students will want to have either access to a computer, typewriter, or pencil/paper for the writing assignments.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2019
4.8
242reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
As a student in grade school, I loved writing. I loved it so much that I have already written four books that can be found on Amazon, and have another dozen or so stories in my head waiting to be thrown down on paper. I have been able to use my love for writing to prepare speeches, sermons, and to perform my daily activities at work writing formal documents. But nothing is as fun to me as creating a story from scratch, developing my own characters, and bring the reader into my imagination. So how about you? Do you have a story that you are ready to tell? Then come with me and let's creatively write our tale.Reviews
Live Group Class
$85
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 65 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-12 learners per class
