Once Upon a Time (Ages 7-12) - Creative Writing Camp
A creative writing summer camp for students ready to put their imaginations into print
Daniel Tichota - (MAT)
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(242)
What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 35 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Throughout the week students will continue writing their story.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
In this class students will unleash their creativity as they write their 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 a 5-8 paragraph writing assignment over the week. ***Note, the student will write their story as homework based on the class lessons shared showing a proven writing process. Session 1: Setting and Characters - Class will focus on writing a descriptive setting as will as focus on how to describe characters. Session 2: Introductions and Plot - Class will focus on what the story is about. How to develop a plot that will hold the readers attention. Session 3: Conflict and Climax - Class will focus on your story's conflict. What or who is the conflict or plot twist within your story. Session 4: Resolution - Class will focus on wrapping up the loose ends of your story. Session 5: The End - Students will share their stories by reading them in class.
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
$70
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 364 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
1-12 learners per class
