Picture Book Writing 101
In this two-week Creative Writing class, your child learns how to create a picture book. They'll develop writing skills, reading skills, master the writing process and have fun sharing their world in pictures.
Debbie Davey Fukuda, M.Ed.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(76)
What's included
10 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursProjects
1-2 hours per week. Students will create a picture bookGrading
After students complete their story, the teacher will give thorough feedback.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Intermediate - Advanced Level
In this creative writing class students will learn about how authors create picture books from an actual published picture book author. They will learn about different types of stories, rules for creating picture books and more. Students will get the opportunity to create and revise their picture book and share it with the class. Students do not need any art skills or can be a great artists as many authors get their books illustrated for them.
Learning Goals
Practice reading and writing skills to better understand story structurePractice poetic language in order to increase vocabulary and reading fluency
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum10 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
What EXACTLY is a picture book
Students will learn about different types of picture books and how they are made. They will also look at a few picture books. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Concept Picture Books
Students will read concept picture books (numbers, letters, colors, sports) and create their own. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Poetic Language
Students will learn about the poetic language in picture books (rhyme, repetition, imagery) 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Story Arc
Students will learn about story arc and creating a picture book based on a story 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Students should have white paper (card stock is best); drawing utensils (crayons, markers, colored pencils, etc.) We will be referring to the books: Chika Chika Boom Boom The Crayons' Book of Numbers If You Give a Mouse a Cookie On the Day You Were Born Alexander and the Terrible No Good Very Bad Day My Papi has a Motorcycle Where the Wild Things Are Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2023
4.9
76reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I am a published author of the book A Walk in Town by Debbie Davey
https://debbiedaveybooks.com/
I have a Bachelor's in Creative Writing and a Master's in Elementary Education and work as an English professor at a local college.
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Live Group Course
$200
for 10 classes5x per week, 2 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
1-6 learners per class
