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Visual Literacy: Creative Writing With Weekly Prompts!
Completed by 2 learners
Ages 9-11
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
1-6 learners per class
55 min
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
Any work that is not finished within the lesson can be completed in the learners' free time however this is optional. I am more than happy to accept work outside of lesson times from children who were unable to share their ideas during the class or were unable to get their writing completed.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 5
Look at the picture in the thumbnail. Who lives here? Where is it? Is the inside how you expect it or something different? If your learner is intrigued, then you should stop into our Creative Writing Weekly Prompts lesson. Each week learners will be provided with either a picture prompt (like the thumbnail) or a written prompt (e.g. "It was the day the moon fell") and all activities for that lesson will focus on this prompt. Prompts will change every few weeks, depending on how much time needs to be spent on each prompt, as will the activities. The class aims to encourage a love of writing in learners and give them a safe space to share their ideas with like-minded individuals. We want to get their imaginations firing so they create beautiful works of fiction! We will cover a range of genres throughout our lessons, such as (but not limited to) adventure, fantasy, history, mystery, and much more! Because of the endless possibilities given by the different prompts, many different types of writing will be covered and this will vary from week to week. This allows your learner to practise and develop many different writing skills. A lot of the lesson will be based on a discussion of the prompt, with children being encouraged to share their ideas with their peers and the teacher. Classes are usually split into 15 minutes of initial discussion, 30 minutes of writing, then 10 minutes of sharing ideas. All prompts will be posted in the classroom ahead of the lesson so children have time before the class to examine it and think of ideas. Week 1: Eye of the Storm Topic - Mystery/Story Writing During this lesson, students watch a short video called Eye of the Storm which includes a mysterious individual and their pet dragon. We will discuss the video and look at how the scene is set to make it part of the mystery genre. We will also discuss any questions the video brings to mind. Finally, children will have the opportunity to write the opening for a mystery story. Week 2: Eye of the Storm Topic - Mystery/Letter Writing Again we will be focusing on Eye of the Storm. This week we will be constructing a letter from the mystery pilot to his family saying goodbye and explaining his plans. Week 3: The Mammoth - History/Inference This week we will be focusing on a picture prompt of a mammoth perfectly preserved in ice... which is beginning to melt. We will be looking at what this picture tells us about what has already happened and what will happen. The children will create a storyboard of their ideas. Week 4: Tiny Dragon - Fantasy/Character Creation During this lesson, the class will brainstorm ideas around a picture of a tiny dragon. From this, children will create their own character profile of a tiny dragon, deciding on aspects such as intelligence, nature, magic and much more!
Learning Goals
These lessons aim to help learners develop their writing skills across the board in a social way. Additionally, children will become familiar with many different styles of writing and genres.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some genres, such as horror, may be upsetting for certain children. While all material used is age-appropriate, some learners may not wish to take part in certain lessons for this reason. Genres will be posted in the classroom ahead of time, therefore parents can make an informed decision as to whether that particular lesson is right for their child.
Supply List
Children will require something to write on and something to write with, or a computer to type up their ideas.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Most literacy prompts will be taken from The Literacy Shed (https://www.literacyshed.com/)
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I qualified as a teacher in July 2015 and began working as a supply teacher immediately to gain as much experience in the field as possible.
After securing a permanent job in April 2016, I worked with a range of year groups from ages 4-16. I was required to plan for progression and needed to ensure the social and emotional well-being of my children.
Since 2018, I have worked as a private tutor both in person and online. I now would love to branch out, with the help of Outschool, to creating gaming social clubs which will provide a safe space for young people to be online while learning and meeting like-minded people.
I always try to make teaching as fun as possible and truly believe the best way to learn is by developing an enthusiasm for the subject, which can only come through fun!
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