Pokemon and Global Storytelling: 6-Week ELA Creative Writing Course
Discover the cultural inspirations behind Pokémon! In this course, students will explore how real-world countries, folklore, and traditions influence the games while writing, researching and creating brand new Pokemon worlds.
Miss Devyn's Video Game Universe
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What's included
6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. After each class, students will have a short homework assignment. Some of these will be writing short responses and others will be researching topics discussed during class.Mastery Evaluation
includedCertificate of Completion
Students will receive a certificate for coming to class and completing all of the homework assignments.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Advanced Level
🎮✨ Calling all Pokémon fans and creative writers! ✨🎮 In Pokémon and Global Storytelling, students will explore the fascinating cultural inspirations behind the Pokémon universe, from the folklore of Ninetales 🦊 to the mythology of Zacian 🗡️. Each week, learners will dive into a different region’s real-world connections and create their own imaginative stories. ✨𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐃𝐨✨ 🗺️ Discover Pokémon regions and their cultural roots from around the globe. 🎨 Design your own Pokémon inspired by myths, legends, and traditions. ✍️ Craft thrilling stories set in unique, game-inspired worlds. 🧠 Learn storytelling techniques like character development, plot building, and world creation. Whether you dream of becoming a Pokémon Professor or a storytelling master, this class is the perfect adventure for aspiring writers and trainers alike! 🌟📖 ✨𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬?✨ •Students who love Pokemon! •Gamers who love storytelling •Learners who love learning about easter eggs in their video games •Kiddos eager to explore fun, engaging writing classes ✨𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞✨ 1) Stronger confidence in their writing and research skills 2) Greater global cultural appreciation 3) Explore video game storytelling and create their own stories inspired by Pokemon 4) Learn to apply their Pokemon knowledge to the real world 📆𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞📆 We will meet once per week for 45 minutes in each class. The beginning of class will be a quick chat and a five to ten minute Pokemon writing warmup prompt to chase away those creative cobwebs. Students will be invited to share their writing with the class. We will then dive into that day's lesson. At the end of the lesson, I will assign the homework and the students have until the next class to submit their assignment in the classroom. If we have extra time, we will have free write time for students to get a head start on their homework assignment. All assignments that are turned in on time will be read and reviewed by me. I will provide my feedback and return it back to them.
Learning Goals
Cultural Exploration: Students will explore and analyze the real-world cultural inspirations behind Pokémon regions, learning how folklore, language, and traditions shape storytelling.Creative Writing Skills: Students will develop their storytelling abilities by crafting unique game-inspired characters, regions, and narratives, using techniques like worldbuilding, character development, and plot structuring.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Understanding Culture in Storytelling
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐬
•Introduce Pokémon regions and their real-world inspirations
•Read excerpts about cultural elements
•Group discussion: "What makes culture important in stories?"
•Homework: Research one cultural feature of a Pokémon region and write a paragraph describing how it influences the setting. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Exploring Folklore and Mythology
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲
•Highlight Pokémon inspired by mythology
•Students read a short myth or folktale related to a Pokémon.
•Class project: Match Pokémon to myths and explain connections.
•Homework: Write a short summary of a myth or folktale they discovered, linking it to a Pokémon design. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Languages and Naming Conventions
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
•Analyze Pokémon names in different languages
•Explore how linguistic elements convey traits and powers.
•Create a Pokémon name based on a local or personal cultural reference.
•Homework: Write a paragraph explaining the meaning behind their Pokémon name. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Building a Region
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐅𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝
•Break down how Pokémon regions reflect geography, history, and tradition.
•Students map out a new Pokémon region inspired by a country or culture of their choice.
•Homework: Write a one-page description of the region, focusing on its geography, key landmarks, and cultural features. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class is not specifically designed for students with ADHD, Dyslexia or ASD. However, Miss Devyn has years of experience making my classes accessible for all students. I meet my students where they are and help them rise from there.
Pre-Requisites
No pre-requisites are required.
Supply List
Pencil Paper Brain
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 teachers have teaching certificates
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
5 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from University of Calgary
Bachelor's Degree in English from Brigham Young University - Idaho
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor's Degree in English from Brigham Young University - Idaho
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Miami University
1 teacher has an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree from Elgin Community College
Associate's Degree from College of Dupage
Miss Devyn received her bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University - Idaho in 2012. She has taught ESL (English as a Second Language) and writing courses for the last 8 years. She was also featured on the Kelly Clarkson show where she spoke about how valuable video games and community are for children.
For much longer than 8 years, Miss Devyn has loved and played video games of all types, especially Pokemon. This makes her uniquely qualified to go into more depth about the different cultural influences in the Pokemon games we will be discussing in class.Reviews
Live Group Course
$29
weekly or $174 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-10 learners per class
