$7
per class
Class
Play

Step by Step Writing Skills - #2 Draw a Picture With Words

Completed by 3 learners
Ages 9-13
Live One-Time Class
In each class of this series, I will thoroughly examine one writing skill to help learners grow their writing. You can take this one-time class alone, or sign up for multiple classes that are part of my Step by Step Writing Skills series.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(30 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
3-9 learners per class
30 min

What's included

1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

As a 20-year teaching veteran, I understand the writing continuum deeply.  Instead of approaching writing as just one skill, my approach is to look at writing as a set of skills. I believe that by building up a learner's "bucket of skills" step by step they will be able to improve their writing. My overall goal is to help learners 
**see themselves as confident writers
**have a bucket full of skills to use
**prepare for a lifetime of writing across disciplines 

In this one-time class, I will help learners draw a picture with their words. I will show how to use figurative language, personification, and imagery to enhance writing. We will learn how these tools help our readers develop a mental image. We will also learn how to "show" and not just "tell." 
Telling - I felt scared.
Showing - Knees shaking and hands sweaty, my feet simply refused to walk through the door.

I will format the class with a combination of lecture-style explanation, interactive group practice, and individual practice... 
5 min - lecture-style introduction/explanation of new concept
10 min- interactive group practice
10 min- individual practice - show what you know
5 min - share

This class is ideal for upper elementary and middle school students.

As a result of this class, students will be able to use figurative language, personification, or imagery to enhance their writing. Students will walk away from this class with a new set of skills to add to their "bucket of writing tools." Learners are welcome to send me any writing that they complete as a result of this class. 

As Anton Chekhov says, “Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.”

Learning Goals

As a result of this class, students will be able to use figurative language, personification, or imagery to enhance their writing. Students will walk away from this class with a new set of skills to add to their "bucket of writing tools."

Other Details

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

Meet the teacher

Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello learners and parents! My name is Marcia Mihdawi and I am so excited to join you on your educational journey. I have been teaching for about 20 years (most recently as a private tutor, but also as a Montessori teacher, a University lecturer, and over many years as a traditional K-12 teacher). I am fully licensed as a traditional teacher (K-8th) and certified as a Montessori Instructor (1st-6th). 

Throughout my career, my primary focus has always been on helping students awaken or encourage their passion for learning. I believe all students bring a unique set of life experiences, cultural knowledge, and innate curiosity. I love to connect with each unique student and help them gain new skills so that they can become empowered citizens.

My classes are very interactive because I think students learn best when they are actively engaged. I also really value feedback, both the feedback students offer me and the feedback that I offer them. So, I will always give timely and positive feedback to help a student move forward in their learning.

When I'm not teaching you can find me cooking, listening to musicals, or spending time with my 3 kids, husband, and huge extended family.

Reviews

Parents also liked
Draw a Cute Animal - Step by Step Draw Along for Beginners
Ashlee - Art Teacher
5.0
(96)
$9 per class
Next session at 8:30 PM today
Group Class
1/wk, 25 min
6-10
Realistic Turtle Drawing and Coloring Step by Step
Rani (BFA)
4.9
(1,615)
$13 per class
Next session at 7:45 PM on Monday
Group Class
1 wk, 1/wk, 1.17 hr
9-14
Drawing Cartoon Animals! Fun Step by Step Art Class for Beginners
Mr. Dube's Comic Studio
5.0
(7)
$13 per class
Next session at 11 PM on Wed 6/4
Group Class
1/wk, 45 min
6-11
Lion Realistic Drawing and Shading/ Step by Step With Just a Pencil
Rani (BFA)
4.9
(1,615)
$13 per class
Next session at 6:30 PM on Friday
Group Class
1 wk, 1/wk, 1 hr
9-14
1:1 Personalized Portrait Drawing and Shading Art, Step by Step Sketching Lesson
Abira Bose
5.0
(42)
$45 per session
1-on-1 Lessons
On Demand
9-18
Adorable Girl Art ~ Sketch Step by Step With Pro Artist~!
Ms. Roxy ~ Pro Artist
4.9
(1,213)
$18 per class
Next session at 9 PM tomorrow
Group Class
1 wk, 1/wk, 45 min
8-13
Anime Girls Club for Beginners: Lets Draw Your Favorite Anime Girls Step by Step
Priceless Favour
4.8
(169)
$20 per class
Next session at 10:10 PM today
Group Class
1/wk, 50 min
7-12
Draw a Realistic Hummingbird ~ Learn Step-By-Step Drawing Skills & Techniques
Emily D. Albright
5.0
(886)
$18 per class
Next session at 9:05 PM on Tue 6/10
Group Class
1 wk, 1/wk, 50 min
9-14
Draw a Superhero or Villain! a Step-By-Step Drawing and Social Class
Ashlee - Art Teacher
5.0
(96)
$9 per class
Next session at 8:30 PM tomorrow
Group Class
1/wk, 25 min
6-10
Drawing: Weekly Animal Lesson and Step-By-Step Drawing
Teacher Monica
5.0
(301)
$10 per class
Next session at 6:25 PM on Tuesday
Group Class
1/wk, 35 min
10-12
Folded Surprise Drawings Summer Camp Pt. 2! Beginner Step-by-Step Drawing Class
Tirath K Sandhu
4.9
(81)
$10 per class
Next session at 4:15 PM on Mon 6/23
Group Class
1 wk, 4/wk, 35 min
7-12
Realistic Flower Drawing: Step-By-Step for Kids & Beginners
Ms. Priscilla
5.0
(12)
$8 per class
Next session at 11 PM on Monday
Group Class
1/wk, 45 min
7-12
Draw Mario Bros Characters! Step-By-Step Drawing and Social Class
Ashlee - Art Teacher
5.0
(96)
$9 per class
Next session at 9 PM today
Group Class
1/wk, 25 min
7-11
Drawing: Weekly Story and Step-By-Step Drawing (Simple - For Younger Learners)
Teacher Monica
5.0
(301)
$10 per class
Next session at 10:20 PM tomorrow
Group Class
1/wk, 30 min
4-7
Drawing My Singing Monsters | Step-By-Step Game Art Class
Curious Together Arts and Humanities
4.9
(622)
$15 per class
Next session at 11:30 PM on Wed 6/11
Group Class
1/wk, 25 min
7-11
Folded Surprise Drawings Summer Camp Pt. 1! Beginner Step-By-Step Drawing Class
Tirath K Sandhu
4.9
(81)
$10 per class
Next session at 4:15 PM on Mon 6/16
Group Class
1 wk, 4/wk, 35 min
7-12
See More Classes
Home
Search
Give a Gift Card
Open currency, time zone, and language settings
Language & Region
Log In