What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Intermediate Level
In this creative writing class, students write two narrative stories. This class meets once a week. The classes do not build upon each other. You are welcome to join anytime. In this class, students will … ⭐️ Be given a scenario ⭐️ Choose two people involved in the scenario ⭐️ Brainstorm about each person’s perspective ⭐️ Write two stories based each person’s perspective of the event ⭐️ Share Below is a description of each class activity: *** SCENARIO *** At the beginning of each class, I will give students a scenario or event that has occurred. Students will discuss the different people who may be involved in the event. Some of the events may include: ✏️ A broken window due to a baseball ✏️ A car crash ✏️ A lost puppy *** CHOOSE *** Students will choose two people who are part of this scenario. They will brainstorm and write their stories from the perspectives of these people. *** BRAINSTORM *** Students will brainstorm their stories by using graphic organizers. They will describe the event from the perspective of each person involved. Students will brainstorm these ideas for each person: ⭐️ Character’s name ⭐️ Character’s descriptive viewpoint of the event ⭐️ Character’s feelings about the event *** WRITE *** Students will use their graphic organizers to write two stories about the scenario. Each story will be written from one character’s viewpoint of the event. As students are writing, I will provide support when needed. *** SHARE *** At the end of each class, students will share one of their narrative stories. If time permits, students can share both stories. If students do not complete the stories during class, they may complete them after class. ***************************************************************************** This class is a weekly subscription class. You will be charged at the beginning of each week for the upcoming class. If you are unable to attend a class or you wish to discontinue the class, please unsubscribe by Saturday evening (EST timezone). ***************************************************************************** Common Core Standard Addressed: *** CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.3 *** Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. *************************************** ✏️ Fall 2024 Scenario Topics ✏️ Week of October 13, 2024: Lost Shoe Week of October 20, 2024: Mysterious Gift Week of October 27, 2024: Unfamiliar Sound Week of November 3, 2024: Broken Lamp Week of November 10, 2024: Delivery Week of November 17, 2024: Cooking Disaster *** Week of November 24, 2024: FALL BREAK *** - You will not be charged for this week. Stay enrolled so you don't lose your spot. Week of December 1, 2024: The Game Results Week of December 8, 2024: The Storm
Learning Goals
Students will be able to ...
- Brainstorm ideas
- Understand two different viewpoints
- Write two narrative stories
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I use Google Slides to present the content in this course. I screenshare my slide deck during class.
Pre-Requisites
Students should be able to write paragraphs independently before enrolling in this course.
Supply List
Students will need the following materials for each class: - Handout (This will be posted before each class.) - Pencil
Teacher expertise and credentials
Montana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Montana State University - Northern
*** MY CREDENTIALS ***
- Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education
- Minor in Reading
- Classroom teacher for 11 years
- Online educator for 4 years
- Reading and math intervention teacher for 4 years
- Passionate about writing
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Live Group Class
$17
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
1-9 learners per class