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The Creative Writer's Workshop (Summer Camp)
In this two-week course, students will use their writers’ notebooks for notes and starters, planting seed ideas, trying new genres, writing deeply to move beyond quick writes and prompt writing, and finding their own writing process.
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Advanced Level
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
This writing program is structured as an open writer’s workshop. Each day, the workshop will begin with Writing on Writing, helping students to see that writing is anywhere and everywhere. Students will use their writers’ notebooks for notes and starters, planting seed ideas, trying new genres, writing deeply to move beyond quick writes and prompt writing, and finding their own writing process. Students will dig into genre writing and attempt genres not typically taught throughout the school...
6 lessons//2 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Seed Ideas & Creative FlowPracticing stamina Exercising the inner writerLesson 2Genre & Style Studies (Articles - Oral Tradition)Genre studies: Part 1 Trying out new possibilitiesLesson 3Genre & Style Studies (Poetry - 'Zines)Genre studies: Part 2 Trying out new possibilitiesWeek 2Lesson 4Finding Your Writing ProcessExamining writing processes Honing your craftLesson 5The Writing BeginsThe in’s and out’s of a story Starting your storyLesson 6The Multi-Genre StoryRevision and reflection Completing the story
Students will improve their stamina, work toward expanding their work, and find joy in every day writing.
Ms. Rebecca has been a teacher of writing for over fifteen years. She currently teaches middle school English and enjoys teaching creative writing classes in her free time. She is also a student of writing having taken classes in short story writing, character development, and journaling. Ms. Rebecca holds a Masters of Education in Children's Literature and Language Arts as well as an Education Specialist degree in Educational Theory and Practice with an emphasis on writing and literacy.
Homework Offered
Students will produce individual multi-genre stories writing both inside and outside of the class.0 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Students will need a writer's notebook and utensils for writing. All other materials will be sent virtually.
My teaching and tutoring experience spans kindergarten through college, which has enabled me to work with diverse sets of students, helping to empower them to take control of their own learning and achieve personal educational goals. Throughout my...
Group Class
$60
weekly or $120 for 6 classes3x per week, 2 weeks
120 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
1-15 learners per class
