The Road to Creative Writing
In this 5 week course students will learn how to enhance their grammar and language skills, while learning to use their own voice within their writing.
What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1-2 hours per week. 1-2 per weekLetter Grade
1 after class completionClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
In this class students will learn how to enhance their grammar and language skills, while learning to use their own voice within their writing. The class will be taught live through zoom. Topics that the students will cover will include character development, vivid settings, point of view, plot development, as well as dialogue amongst characters and metaphors and similes to bring more life to their writing. The class will be structured so that the students will be comfortable interacting with each other and we will also have slides, mini lectures, and participating games.
Learning Goals
The students will learn how to properly develop their characters within their stories as well as know the difference between fictional and nonfictional work .The goal for students taking this class is to be introduced to creative writing and being able to utilize what they have learned within this class to help them become better writers moving forward.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction and Sharing
In this lesson students will introduce themselves. Then they will be introduced to the fundamentals of Creative Writing and what all it has to offer. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The works of fiction
In this lesson students will create a story using a fictional scenario with made up characters, plot , and story line. To increase class participation among the students they will be the ones giving the characters, plot, and theme in which the scenario will be posted for the class to create their own storyline from the writing prompt. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The works of non-fiction
In this lesson students will be create a story using a non-fictional storyline with real characters. This can be people they know or people they may not know personally. However, they will create a storyline with real characters, plot, along with a setting and some dialogue. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Open Poetry
In this lesson students will be introduced to different forms of poetry. After being introduced the students will be prompted to create their choice of poetry to share with the class. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
The students can use either a laptop or tablet to write their stories with. If they want to use paper that is fine. However, all assignments must be emailed to me so that they may be graded and to ensure that the students have completed their work. If they choose to write it on paper and screen shot their work I will take that as well as long as the picture is clear.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from The University of Mississippi
I have my B.A in English with a Creating Writing Emphasis and a minor in education that was obtained from The University of Mississippi.Reviews
Live Group Course
$10
weekly or $50 for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-14 learners per class
