The Art and Magic of Writing
Each week learners will practice writing different genres and formats of writing.
Crystal Tankersley
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(152)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Optional: -Learners may choose to complete the writing that they started in class -Learners may choose to turn in their writing for feedbackAssessment
Learners will be assessed two ways: 1) participation in class 2) final draft of writing (optional, Learners may turn in their final draft after class in the classroom or by private communication)Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 7
Each week students will practice a different writing method or genre. Each class will begin with a quick mini-lesson on the genre or method of writing for the week. Students will then be given a prompt. The class will work together to brainstorm ideas. The final part of class will be focused on getting students started on their writing. Writing Prompts will vary based on the topic of the week. The information needed to fully and completely answer prompts will also be provided. Students may also post to the classroom ideas about what they might like to write about. These ideas may be voted on by students and may appear in future classes. 2023 - Week of August 13 ______ Poetry Writing Week of August 20 _________ No Class Week of August 27 _________ Book Review writing Week of September 3 ________ Movie Review Writing Week of September 10 ________ Choice Writing (Free Writing) Week of September 17 _______ Research Writing Week of September 24 _______ Informative Writing Week of October 1 ___ Choice Writing (Free Writing) Week of October 8 _______ Opinion Writing Week of October 15 ________ Persuasive Writing Week of October 22 ________ Argumentative Writing Week of October 29 ___ Choice Writing (Free Writing) Week of November 5 ________ Journal Entry Writing Week of November 12 ________ Letter & Postcard Writing Week of November 19________ No Class Week of November 26 ________ Short Story Writing Week of December 3 _________ Fanfiction Writing Week of December 10 _________ Poetry Writing Week of December 17 _________ Choice Writing (Free Writing)
Learning Goals
Students will improve their writing by practicing different methods and genres.
Students will practice poems, short stories, informative essays, opinion essays, and persuasive essays.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The Book Review and Movie Review Days are days that require the graphic organizer. These two types of writing are quite formulaic and require a specific format.
Single Learner Classes:
- Single learner classes will go ahead as scheduled unless learner and family request otherwise.
- If the lesson ends early, learners will have writing time at the end of class.
Supply List
A handout on the writing form of the week will be provided.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.7
152reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have a BA in Creative Writing. I am working on revising and editing my first novel and drafting my second novel.
I love the creative process of Writing and I love teaching it.
I have taught many writing lessons to elementary school students and have tutored in writing as well (elementary through high school).Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 106 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
1-6 learners per class
