Ongoing Class: Spooky Creative Writing, With Prompts!
In this ongoing class, students will learn about the basics of literature and create their own spooky story based on one of three prompts!
Ms. Caitlin, MA
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(12)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
A skeleton wanders around an arts and crafts store looking for... A girl with a secret power wakes up one day inside of a crumbling CASTLE instead of in her own bed... A sad ghost lives in the fridge and only wants one thing... A witch gives a cat a special recipe that can save the world... This class is designed to help kids: - become comfortable with creative writing (and/or drawing, if the learner wishes) - increase their confidence in expressing their imaginative ideas on the page - experience sharing their work with their peers - develop listening and appreciative feedback skills - become familiar with the basics of elements of literature After a quick rundown of this week's topic, learners will choose from three creative writing prompts then create a story (using any combination of drawing or writing they wish) for 20-30 minutes. I will provide a basic checklist on the screen to help them stay on track, and will support them as much as needed during this independent time. We will then share our creations with each other and give each other appreciative feedback. Weekly topics Sat. Sept. 23: Someone wants something... introducing protagonists and antagonists! Plus 3 new prompts. Sat. Sept. 30: When characters don't get what they want... introducing conflict and plot! Plus 3 new prompts. Sat. Oct. 7: Some places give me the creeps! Setting and mood. Plus 3 new prompts. Sat. Oct. 14: The moral of the story is... Plus 3 new prompts. Sat. Oct. 21: "Show, don't tell!" Plus 3 new prompts. Sat. Oct. 28: Costume Show and Tell! Plus 3 new prompts.
Learning Goals
Students will learn:
- how to engage in story-creation using a prompt
- how to actively listen to each other and give appreciative feedback
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Learners will be asked to not include violence, gore, or excessively upsetting content in their stories.
Nonetheless, it is expected that learners will be creating and sharing with each other "scary" stories.
Supply List
Handouts may be occasionally posted in the online classroom. Learners will be invited to write and/or draw their story, so this means: - If the learner wants to DRAW as part of this class, they will need paper, and something to draw with, preferably coloured pencils or markers. - If the learner wants to WRITE as part of this class, they will need paper, pen/pencil, or a device they already know how to use for the purpose of word processing.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2022
5.0
12reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been teaching secondary-level English, Social Science, and Special Education in a large public school district for 15 years. I have taught small Creative Writing for Kids classes, and have incorporated creative writing strategies into my work as a tutor. My own child is an avid reader and storyteller, so my expertise comes from this as well. Lastly, my short stories have been published in a range of literary journals.Reviews
Live Group Class
$16
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
3-6 learners per class
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