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Short Story Writing

Completed by 4 learners
Ages 14-18
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In this class learners will write a story based on prompts given by the teacher and receive feedback from the teacher
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(301 reviews)

5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks of teacher support
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5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
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Homework
2-4 hours per week. Learners will be given an assignment to write for their story, there is no word count assigned each week, but they should write approximately between 300 and 1,500 each week. Each week they should post either the text of their story or the link to their story in the classroom for other learners to read and give feedback. They should take time to read the other stories and write constructive feedback on them. In giving feedback learners will work together to help each other complete their stories.

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
In this Creative Writing class learners will learn about one of the 5 parts of a story as well as a writing tip to improve their writing via a recorded lecture by the teacher. After watching the video they will write part of a story based on a writing prompt, which build on each other to make a completed story. Any and all genres are welcome. They will then post their story or link to their story in the classroom. At the end of the class they will have a completed story.

Learners will interact with the teacher through discussion questions given in the classroom as well sharing their work with the teacher who will give feedback on their writing.

Syllabus

5 Lessons
over 5 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction
 Who are the characters and where are they? 
Lesson 2:
Problem or Conflict
 What do the characters have to overcome? 
Lesson 3:
Events
 How do the characters try to solve the problem? 
Lesson 4:
Solution
 How do they solve the problem? 

Other Details

Supply List
Learners are asked but not required to use Google Docs to share their stories in the classroom.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

    Meet the teacher

    Joined March, 2020
    4.8
    301reviews
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    Teacher expertise and credentials
    I am a former Home School student who has never stopped learning! I love history and telling stories verbally and through writing, and I want to share that passion with others. I believe the statement is true: “Those who don’t learn from History are doomed to repeat it.” We need to learn from the past to shape our own futures and the world in general. I believe the best way to learn about history is to learn about the people who lived through it and what they experienced and tell their stories. I love telling stories through writing and enjoy public speaking, so storytelling is a natural combination of the two.
    
    I have 4 years of teaching experience in a variety of places from teaching/coaching drama and dance for homeschoolers in a group setting, to homeschooling two young children for a few months, to teaching English as Second Language (ESL) to college students, to teaching Arts and Crafts at a Summer Camp. I am currently a ESL teacher online with VIPKid.  I have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Communication from Stevenson University. 
    
    I love to travel both in the US and internationally. I’ve spent time in almost every state on the East Coast and driven through the rest. I’ve visited seven different countries and lived in Asia for 17 months. 

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