Unleash Your Creativity - Creative Writing Workshop
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This ongoing workshop will focus on developing the learner’s creative process rather than concentrating on the finished product. Each session will include a short educational lecture, time to write from a prompt, and an opportunity for learners to read their work out loud. Instruction on effective read-aloud techniques will be given. A feedback circle will be conducted at the conclusion of each session, with the students being taught how to give constructive and supportive analysis to their fellow writers. All discussions, prompts, and creativity will be kept at a G rating in this class. Learners tend to enter this creative writing workshop timid and unsure, but as they begin to nurture their creativity, they become bold and outspoken. Watch your learners develop their confidence while they also develop their creative process.
Learning Goals
Learners will practice a variety of creative writing techniques. They will read their writing out loud, with instruction on proper read-aloud techniques. They will participate in feedback circles where they will learn to give and receive supportive and constructive analysis of each other's writing. This workshop focuses on developing the creative process rather than on the finished product.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
The First Draft
Where to find ideas, and how to put them in writing
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Characters
How to create compelling characters
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Conflict
A good story always contains a conflict and a resolution
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Story
How to shape your stories
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
All discussions, prompts and creativity will be kept at a G rating in this workshop.
Supply List
Cameras are required to be on at all times, and the learner must be in a quiet location. Learners must come prepared with writing tools, either a computer or paper and pencil.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics from San Diego State University
I am an ACE Educator for Outschool. I have a BA in Linguistics from San Diego State University, a TEFL Teaching Certificate, and a Google Digital Marketing and Ecommerce certificate. I am a Distinguished Toastmaster and a member of the D25 Speakers' Bureau. I run my own blog and have extensive experience with social media marketing and influencer programs. I work in preproduction story development in the entertainment industry.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$13
weekly or $50 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-10 learners per class