Storymaking for Kids Writing Camp | Flash Fiction for Reluctant Writers
In this 5-week stair-stepped approach course, students will use a graphic organizer to outline a strong realistic flash fiction story after learning about plotting elements, then write their realistic flash fiction story.
Teacher Bethanie BA English & Writing TESOL Cert.
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7 pre-recorded lessons
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There will be brief quizzes to test understanding of the story elements discussed in this course.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Beginner Level
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In this 5-week stair-stepped approach course, students will use a graphic organizer to outline a strong realistic flash fiction story after learning about plotting elements, then write their realistic flash fiction story.
Each week, students will get a video lesson on the topic of the week, which will include several examples to illustrate what's being taught. Students will use a provided graphic organizer (after being taught how to use it) to outline their story. Students will use their outline in the last week of class to write their story.
💜 Who is this class for?
~Students who get overwhelmed with writing
~Students who need inspiration to write
~Reluctant writers and learners
~Students who love writing and want to learn about realistic flash fiction!
💜 What skills will students learn in this class?
~How to use a graphic organizer
~How to outline a story
~What are plotting elements and how to use them
~What flash fiction and realistic flash fiction is
~How to use an outline to write a solid story
💜 How much is the teacher involved and how can the teacher help my child?
~One of my favorite things about teaching writing is helping students with their ideas. I respond to every question or request for help as soon as I can, but no later than within 24 hours. I provide video and text feedback/help. After stories are submitted at the end of the course, I will review and provide feedback within 48 hours.
💜 Please see the syllabus for a detailed account of the weekly lessons.
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Teacher BethanieLearning Goals
By the end of five weeks, students will have written a strong realistic flash fiction piece. Additionally, students will gain a solid understanding of the steps needed to outline and write a story. The graphic organizer provided with this course can be used over and over again for any fiction writing project in the future.
Syllabus
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)7 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Realistic Flash Fiction
Students will learn what realistic flash fiction is, identify realistic versus non-realistic, and read some examples. Lesson 2:
Class Expectations & Staying Organzed
Students will get a brief overview of what to expect from this class, as well as how to use the graphic organizer throughout the class. Lesson 3:
Tone & Setting
Students will learn the plotting elements tone and setting, look at some examples, take a short quiz, then write their own tone and setting using the graphic organizer. Lesson 4:
Character & Desire
Students will learn how to craft a character and give them a desire, then use their graphic organizer to write about their own character and desire. Other Details
Learning Needs
This class is designed with a stair-step approach to decrease overwhelm and build confidence.
Pre-Requisites
Students should have a basic understanding of how to write a sentence.
Supply List
Students just need access to a (free) Google account.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in English from Marylhurst University
Associate's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Columbia Gorge Community College
Associate's Degree in Science from Columbia Gorge Community College
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Hello, my name is teacher Bethanie, and I love to teach grammar, vocabulary, storytime, book clubs, reading comprehension, writing, spelling, phonics, sight words, and all things English Language Arts!
My degrees include:
🎓 Bachelor's in English Literature and Creative Writing
🎓 TESOL Certificate
🎓 The Institute of Children's Literature Certificate
🎓 Three Associates Degrees in Science, Arts, and General Education
🎓 ACE Educator Certified
My experiences include:
🌼 ESL (English as a second language) teaching
🌼 Private English tutor
🌼 Organizational coach
🌼 Small and large group teaching
My teaching values and styles:
💟 Fun and laughter are the secrets to retention
💟 A stair-step approach makes any topic easy to grasp
💟 Teacher energy is important for engagement
💟 Positive reinforcement through kindness and understanding
💟 Making sure every student is seen and heard
💟 A classroom should be a flexible space for all types of personalities
💟 Even "boring" subjects or topics can be taught in a fun way
Types of classes I teach:
📚 K-3rd Grade Full ELA Curriculum (2 Semesters)
📚 FLEX Edition Classes (No live classes; self-paced)
📚 2nd-3rd Grade Opinion Paragraph Writing
📚 Reluctant Writer's Camp
📚 Ongoing and Multi-Day Book Clubs
📚 2nd-3rd Grade Grammar
📚 2nd-3rd Grade Phonics
📚 Please note I no longer teach 1:1 tutoring
My favorite things include reading, book hunting, laughing, writing, watching movies, and playing games! I have a cranky grey Tabby cat named Potter, a codependent Rat Terrier named Pippen, a distinguished orange Tabby cat named Salinger, a sweet Cockatiel named Poppy (who loves to give kisses and say "baby bird" & "peek-a-boo!"), and two precocious children (ages 14 and 17).
See you in the classroom soon!
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Teacher BethanieReviews
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