72
or 576 for 16 classes
Story Explorers: Read, Write, and Play with Words!
Ages 9-11
Live Group Course
Live video meetings
2x per week, 8 weeks
3-6 learners per class
55 min
What’s included
16 live meetings
14 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. They will complete one writing assignment per week to build out the short story they are creating.Certificate of Completion
Although they will get detailed feedback on their writing, everyone who completes their short story will get a certificate of completion.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
This engaging twice-a-week course combines three powerful ELA tools—reading comprehension, creative writing, and grammar games—into one fun and focused learning experience. On one day each week, students will explore exciting short texts like myths, mysteries, and nonfiction to build fluency, vocabulary, and close reading skills. On the second day, they’ll write their own stories using guided prompts, grammar challenges, and peer feedback. Over the course of 8 weeks, students will work on building a complete short story—planning characters, setting, plot, and dialogue—while learning how to revise and polish their work. Grammar instruction is built into playful, interactive activities that support stronger writing without ever feeling like a worksheet. Perfect for learners entering grades 3–5 who love to imagine, create, and play with words!
Learning Goals
Students will be able to analyze grade level text for format, structure, and style.Students will be able to identify characteristics of different authors writing.Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)16 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Reading: Predict and Visualize
Begin studying the essence of quality text. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Writing: Build Your Hero
Every great story needs a main character. Who will be yours? 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Reading: Descriptive Text
Study the details that make text come alive. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Writing: Create Your Setting
The importance of setting, setting the scene with details and description. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
We are all in different places as readers and writers. This course will meet students where they are at and advance them forward from there.
Supply List
Computer, pencil, paper.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been teaching reading and writing to upper elementary aged students since 2001.Reviews
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