$54

weekly

or $800 for 45 classes

Semester Long High School Creative Writing Course

New class

Ages 13-18

Live Group Course

Welcome to Creative Writing 101. This course dives into six genres, building skills in storytelling, grammar, and expression. You’ll write, explore new styles, and create a portfolio of work, discovering your voice as a writer. Let’s write!

Sarah Michelle Karwisch

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(5 reviews)

Live video meetings

3x per week, 15 weeks

6-12 learners per class

60 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

45 live meetings

45 in-class hours

Homework

1-2 hours per week. Normally each week will have in class work, a piece of creative writing to be completed outside of class, and a grammar lesson to be completed outside of the class.

Assignments

Every two months, a fun assignment will be given out that builds on the skills that everyone has been working on. These are normally in the form of a piece of poetry, critical analysis of a writing sample, or a challenge.

Projects

Each unit will have one test-level project that showcases a student's work through their own creative writing in the style/genre of that current unit study.

Letter Grade

I like to send out progress reports at the end of every unit study so parents and students can stay up to date with their grade.

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12

Intermediate Level

Creative Writing invites you to explore the art of storytelling, self-expression, and persuasive writing across six dynamic genres. From crafting fictional worlds and writing poetry to persuasive essays and real-life narratives, you’ll learn new techniques to bring your ideas to life. Through engaging exercises, peer feedback, and personal projects, you’ll develop your writing style, strengthen your grammar, and experiment with vocabulary. By the end of the course, you’ll have a portfolio of creative work, a solid understanding of different genres, and the skills to confidently express yourself in writing.

Learning Goals

Explore Different Genres: Understand and practice the unique elements of storytelling, personal narrative, scriptwriting, poetry, persuasive essays, and non-fiction.

Build Writing Skills: Develop foundational skills in grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary that enhance clarity and impact across all writing forms.

Syllabus

Curriculum

Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum

Standards

Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

8 Units

45 Lessons

over 15 Weeks

Unit 1: Introduction To Class

Lesson 1:

Course Introduction & Genre Overview

 Overview of class expectations, introduction to different genres, and discussion on writing goals.

60 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Vocabulary Review & Basic Grammar Refresher

 Review basic grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure; conduct an introductory writing sample.

60 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Writing Samples & Goal Setting

 Discuss individual goals and create a plan for improvement. Assign first reading and reflection.

60 mins online live lesson

Unit 2: Fairy Tale

Lesson 4:

Vocabulary Introduction for Fairy Tales

 Introduce terms like “archetype,” “moral,” “protagonist,” and “antagonist.”

60 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs

Very familiar with learners with ADHD, Dyslexia, and ASD. Support for each child can be individualized!

Parental Guidance

We do have a gothic/horror unit which features writings such as "The Monkey's Paw" and "The Black Cat." Additionally, our fairy tale unit utilizes the original Grimm's Fairy Tales. High schoolers should be fine with this content, if you have a middle schooler that is interested, please reach out to me to make sure they'd be an excellent fit.

Supply List

Knowledge of Google Docs and how to share documents. Standard materials like paper, pencils, etc.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

We will read a variety of writings from popular authors such as Edgar Allen Poe, Lovecraft, John Collier, Grimm's Fairy Tales, Ursula K. Le Guin, W. W. Jacobs, Ray Bradbury, Langston Hughes, Doris Lessing, Jack London, and Richard Connell.

Meet the teacher

Sarah Michelle Karwisch

Joined September, 2018

5.0

5reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

I teach all kinds of classes. I'm a homeschooling mother who tutors in Creative Writing and Personal Finance. I have a Bachelor's of Science in Public Relations and a minor in Professional Writing. I just love teaching. 

Classes I offer:
Art (drawing, sketching, painting, crafts)
Creative Writing
Public Relations, Journalism, and News Writing
Personal Finance 
Reading Comprehension
Literature Studies
Theater 
Dungeons and Dragons Adventures!

I believe that every child needs a teacher that loves what they are teaching. They are to be inspired by their teachers, not just instructed. 

I have three beautiful girls that all love learning and I am honored to share my talent with your scholars. Thank you and see you in class!