Riding...I Mean, Writing Our Way Through Disney Parks Summer Camp
This 3 day Disney Parks inspired camp will inspire even the most reluctant writers. We will practice taking notes, outlining, using dress-ups and sentence openers as well as Imagineering our own stories. Plus, we will make an Epcot recipe!
Charity Cortez
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What's included
3 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. You will need to complete Micky Mouse Ears to show on day 2. You may also need extra time to finish up your recipe outside of class on day 3.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
This class is designed around IEW Writing Structure and Style. Topics include reading source materials, deciding the key words in each sentence, and as a Key Word Outline. We will learn and practice how to test an outline. After the outlines pass the test, students will rewrite the notes using their own words. Students will also be given a set of pictures where they will come up with their own story. This will introduce them to the Freytag's pyramid. In both assignments, they will practice using adjectives, adverbs, clauses and various sentence openers to make their writings more magical. It's a fun, lively class with lots of interaction between all of the participants and myself. There will also be plenty of Disney Trivia, stories, as well as a craft and a kitchen activity.
Learning Goals
How to chose what words in a sentence are important in order to retell that sentence.Write a Key Word Outline
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Curriculum3 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Notes, Outlines and Rewrites
We will read material describing Peter Pan's Flight, Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain. We will learn how to take notes and form a Key Word Outline. We will learn how to test an outline, and then how to put it all into our own words. We are also going to make our own Mickey Ears! (Simple household/craft materials required and instructions will be downloadable before hand.) 90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Let's Dress-up Our Writing
We will use Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railroad and Donald's Phil-Har-Magic as our inspiration as we learn what special magic we should add as awe write. Our Pixie Dust will include -ly adverbs, who/which clauses, quality adjectives and choosing strong verbs. We are also going to" shop" for the best sentence openers. Show the class your finished Mickey Ears today and wear them with pride! 90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Writing from Pictures
Walt Disney started with drawing a cartoon. Today, we are going to take cartoon strips featuring Space Mountain and Animal Kingdom and and create our own story. We will use all of the dress-ups and sentence openers that we have learned about and share our stories with the class (if you are comfortable doing so.) We are also going to head into the kitchen to create a summer treat from Epcot! (Simple kitchen ingredients and tools required and instructions will be downloadable beforehand.) 90 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
EARS: Black Fabric/Felt, Cardstock, Glue Gun (or fabric glue) , Plastic Headband, any bling/stickers/decorations to show your favorite ride or character EPCOT RECIPE: (1 serving- adjust accordingly) 1/4 cup Vanilla ice cream, 1/4 cup Cookie and Cream ice cream, 1/4 cup Strawberry ice cream, 1 fresh strawberry, strawberry, chocolate or caramel syrup, 1/2 cup canned whipped cream
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Certified IEW instructor, BS in Secondary Ed, over 20 years teaching experience, home school mom for 13 years and 100% a Disney Adult!Reviews
Live Group Class
$60
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
90 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-10 learners per class
