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.
What's included
6 live meetings
12 in-class hoursHomework
Students will produce individual multi-genre stories writing both inside and outside of the class.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Advanced Level
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 year. Student projects will include creating a multi-genre piece, presenting on a newly learned way of writing that resonates with their writing style, sharing a beloved piece of writing by a writer they admire, and a final project of their choice. During the in-class workshop, students will participate in writing walks and enjoy virtual visits from all types of authors to learn more about how writers write. Throughout their time in the workshop, students will make connections, write with their whole self, and create a lasting writing community that will continue to inspire their inner writer.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their stamina, work toward expanding their work, and find joy in every day writing.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum6 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Seed Ideas & Creative Flow
Practicing stamina
Exercising the inner writer
120 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Genre & Style Studies (Articles - Oral Tradition)
Genre studies: Part 1
Trying out new possibilities
120 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Genre & Style Studies (Poetry - 'Zines)
Genre studies: Part 2
Trying out new possibilities
120 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Finding Your Writing Process
Examining writing processes
Honing your craft
120 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need a writer's notebook and utensils for writing. All other materials will be sent virtually.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from The University of Georgia
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.
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Live Group Course
$60
weekly or $120 for 6 classes3x per week, 2 weeks
120 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
1-15 learners per class