Summer Camp: Upper Elementary: Fantasy Fiction
Two-week creative writing class for stories about unicorns, robots, aliens and more.
Debbie Davey Fukuda, M.Ed.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(76)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursAssessment
Students will be given formal feedback on their stories in both a well-regulated critique group.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Does your child like superheroes? dragons? aliens? Pokemon? Mario? Magic? In this class, students will learn to take their passions to write a fantasy story. In this class students will learn how to write a story with a strong plot, characters and dialogue. Class 1: Introduction/ What is Fantasy Fiction? Students will learn what fantasy fiction is and Class 2: Brainstorming In this lessons students will brainstorm ideas for their story by creating a plot Class 3: Planning Your Story Students will work on creating a magical world or describing one in detail Class 4: Writing a Plot Students will work on character building Class 5: Drafting Students will spend this class drafting. Students will be given time to work with the teacher one-on-one Class 6: Critique Circle Students will learn how to give and receive a positive critique of their writing Class 7: Revising Students will work on revising their class. Students will be given time to work with the teacher one-on-one. Class 8: Share stories.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the writing process, literary terms, genres of writing, skills for developing strong creative writing skills, how to give and receive helpful critiques, how to analyze stories for elements and good writing.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
YouTube videos No Frills Writing for Kids
Once Upon a World by Hannah Eliot
Today I'll Be a Unicorn by Dana Simpson
The Knight and the Nibblesome Knight by Elli Woolard
Ta-da by Kathy Ellen Davis
Franklin's Flying Bookshop by Jen Campbell
The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale
Dear Dragon by Josh Funk
Joined February, 2023
4.9
76reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hi. My name is Debbie (short for Deborah). I'm offering both academic and creative writing classes. I have a Bachelor's in Writing from Eastern Oregon University, a Master's degree in Elementary Education from Lesley University and certification as a teacher in Massachusetts for both Elementary Grades and English as a Second Language (6-12)
I'm also an active Children's Book writer and part of an international organization for children's book writers. My work is in the editing stages. Reviews
Live Group Class
$25
weekly or $50 for 8 classes4x per week, 2 weeks
45 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-6 learners per class
