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Whimsical Tales: Creative Writing with Animals

This 4 week class will teach elementary learners the structure of a narrative and take them through the writing process to create their own creative writing piece using animal photo prompts.
Wild and Unstructured Learning
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What's included

8 live meetings
6 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Learners may need to complete some writing outside of class.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 5
Welcome to "Whimsical Tales and Hilarious Adventures," a four-week creative writing class designed to spark the imaginations of elementary students through the magic of funny animal photos. This engaging and interactive class will meet twice a week, allowing young writers to explore the world of storytelling in a fun and lighthearted manner.

Week 1: Story Elements of a Narrative
        Day 1: Students will be introduced to the concept of storytelling and narrative structure using a humorous animal photo as a prompt. They'll brainstorm ideas for characters and settings, setting the foundation for their stories.
        Day 2: Dive into the basics of storytelling. Discuss elements like characters, setting, and plot using more funny animal photos. Students will start drafting their narratives, with a focus on creating a captivating beginning.

Week 2: Character Development
        Day 1: Explore character development using funny animal photos featuring various personalities. Discuss traits, emotions, and character arcs. Students will refine their characters and work on developing a strong middle for their stories.
        Day 2: Students will delve deeper into their stories' middle portions, incorporating conflict and humor. 

Week 3: The Plot
        Day 1: Discuss plot twists and climaxes using surprising and amusing animal photos. Students will refine and add details to their narratives, focusing on building tension.
        Day 2: Explore different types of endings in stories and brainstorm creative ways to conclude their tales.

Week 4: Revising and Sharing
        Day 1: Edit and revise stories with a focus on language, descriptive details, and dialogue. Discuss the importance of editing in the writing process.
        Day 2: Students will "publish" their creative writing piece and share their finished stories with the class.

Throughout the class, interactive activities and group discussions will be incorporated to keep the atmosphere lively and engaging. Students will not only learn about narrative structure, but also develop a love for storytelling. This class aims to foster creativity, teamwork, and a sense of accomplishment among elementary students.
Learning Goals
Learners will learn the structure of a narrative and the writing process.
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
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Ms. Kristen
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Ms. Kristen
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Barbara (Ms Bobbi) Wells
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Barbara (Ms Bobbi) Wells
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Lianne
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Molly Thomas
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Patricia Trevino
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Patricia Trevino
Texas Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Patricia Trevino
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Andrea Snow
Texas Teaching Certificate
Andrea Snow
Texas Teaching Certificate
Lara Chomout
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Yinghui S McClellan
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Alabama
Ambria Parrish
Master's Degree in Education from Saginaw Valley State University
Melaney Kosarek
Master's Degree in Education from American International College
Ms. Kristen
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Houston-Clear Lake
Diane Sullivan
Master's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Patricia Trevino
Master's Degree from Duke University
Ms. Jo Anna
Master's Degree in Special Education from Moreland University
Robbie Cox-Chatman
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley University
Andrea Snow
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Ottawa
Ankur Mishra
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Montevallo
Ambria Parrish
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Mount Holyoke College
Ms. Kristen
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Asbury College
Barbara (Ms Bobbi) Wells
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Furman University
Ms. Jo Anna
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Longwood University
Molly Thomas
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Diane Sullivan
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Patricia Trevino
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University
Andrea Snow
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Angelo State University
Lara Chomout
Bachelor's Degree from Angelo State University
Lara Chomout
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Bohai University, China
Yinghui S McClellan
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from University of Missouri
Robbie Cox-Chatman
Teachers will have at least 5 years experience teaching writing to elementary students.

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$152

for 8 classes
2x per week, 4 weeks
45 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
3-10 learners per class

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