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Short Story Writing
Chrissie D
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(286)
In this class learners will write a story based on prompts given by the teacher and receive feedback from the teacher
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...
5 lessons//5 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1IntroductionWho are the characters and where are they?Week 2Lesson 2Problem or ConflictWhat do the characters have to overcome?Week 3Lesson 3EventsHow do the characters try to solve the problem?Week 4Lesson 4SolutionHow do they solve the problem?Week 5Lesson 5EndingWhat happens to your characters now and how have they changed through the story?
Homework Offered
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.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Learners are asked but not required to use Google Docs to share their stories in the classroom.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(286)
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...
Self-Paced Class
$15
weekly or $75 for all content5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks of teacher feedback
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 4 learners
Ages: 14-18
