Private Writing Tuition: Journal Your Way to Publication: Part 1
What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students are encouraged to continue the writing process outside of the sessions. Students are welcome to post their work in the classroom for teacher feedback and support.Assessment
A certificate of completion is issued at the end of the course. Students are encouraged to post either publicly or privately in the classroom if they wish to share ideas, get feedback or ask for additional support.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
Calling all budding (and reluctant) writers! This 5-week class is a fun introduction into the world of storytelling and how to build exciting narrative. Each session focuses on a different element of storytelling, as students explore the development of a story concept and character development. Students participate in a range of activities, including drawing, quizzes, listening and short writing tasks. Topics are completed in a journal style with students planning and recording their ideas as images, collages, drawings, and text. Each class is supported with resources that can be printed or recreated directly into a journal or notebook of the student’s choice. Students will be supported in developing their ideas into written narrative and given the opportunity to share their writing within the classroom. This class is perfect for young writers looking to unleash their creativity and build foundational storytelling skills! ---------------------------- The class allow opportunities for learners to express themselves by sharing their ideas and writing through group discussions and activities. Please note that due to copyright restrictions and to protect learner privacy, recordings of classes will not be published after sessions. Resources can be posted in the classroom to support any learner who misses class.
Learning Goals
>Develop ideas from texts and images.
>Explore character types and apply them to writing.
>Create detailed story settings.
>Understand how language structure impacts meaning.
>Plan and write an extended narrative using various literary devices.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Gathering ideas, genre, and title
Exploring existing literature and themed artworks.
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Inspirations
How to use different media to explore and represent ideas. Beginning to explore story structure.
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Building a glossary and word mat
Building a descriptive vocabulary for a story. Exploring figurative language.
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Planning the setting
Using prompts and images to help set the scene
40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This lesson uses private link, onscreen clickable resources (content created by the teacher) via the Genial.ly web app (https://genial.ly/). Learners and parents do not require a log in to access the resource. The Privacy policy for the web app can be viewed at https://genial.ly/privacy/
Supply List
All printable support materials will be posted in the classroom 24 hours before the start of each session. Students may either use the printables as the basis for their writing journal, or alternatively, bring a suitable A4 size notebook or lined journal to class. Students will need access to coloring pencils/pens and drawing tools in each session.
Language of Instruction
English
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Bachelor's Degree from University of Surrey
I have taught, as a qualified teacher, in mainstream schools for 20 plus years, and hold a Post Graduate Certificate in Education. I have extensive experience in delivering classroom-based lessons and online sessions in a range of subjects, including English language and literature to students aged 5-16. I currently teach several UK based home-educated students who are studying for their GCSE in English.
Reviews
Live Private Course
$200
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
40 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10