Wacky Scientist Creates the Perfect Pet...Learn the Craft of Descriptive Writing
Let's explore the art of descriptive language in creative writing using our senses.
Kirstin Hallden Certified Tutor/Educator
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(188)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will have a vividly descriptive introduction to their own short story at the end of this class. Using the tools learned in class, students are encouraged to finish their story on their own and share it (optional!) with the teacher through Learner Messaging on Outschool.Assessment
Learner progress is assessed by reviewing objectives and ensuring the student understands the objective(s) of the class as we go along together.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 5
In this class we will explore the art of descriptive writing through discussion questions, challenge activities and sharing work via live meetings. Students will learn to; *brainstorm descriptions together *create a luring hook to engage the reader *use their five senses to express themselves through writing *write expressively while creating showing sentences rather than telling sentences *use figurative language to bring words to life *how to use strong verbs to supercharge writing As the instructor, I will provide a step by step story building process as well as visual guides. Creative thought processes will be sparked as we learn descriptive words that make our writing more engaging for ourselves and our readers.
Learning Goals
Descriptive writing is a tool writers use to make the readers feel like they are seeing, feeling, tasting, hearing and smelling what they describe with words. The pages come alive for the reader, making them want to read more and more.
In this class we will explore the art of descriptive writing and create the introduction to our own short story based on the theme of the creations of a wacky scientist!
We will learn how to "hook" our readers to make them want to read more.
Students will learn how to express themselves with vivid descriptions through writing while expanding their vocabulary.
Using our five senses, our writing will come to life for our readers. Descriptive writing helps with self expression, giving the student tools to express their own thoughts and feelings.
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need a pen or pencil, paper and crayons, markers or colored pencils.I will provide step by step instructions for writing the story as well as some visual guides.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.9
188reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I love written expression and making my thoughts and ideas come to life for my reader. I have worked with children using tools to help them paint their own story with words. This class will spark ideas and make children enjoy writing and thinking creatively while building descriptive vocabulary.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$11
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 24 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-11
3-5 learners per class
