Wings of Fire Discussion and Short Story Writing Ages 11-14
In this one-time class, students will get to discuss Wings of Fire and plan out their own Wings of Fire short story. After the class students will write their story and post it in the classroom for their classmates to read.
Gabrielle Hughes - Autistic Advocate
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1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursHomework
Students will have 2 weeks to write and post their stories in the classroom, stories should be between approximately 500 -2,000 words. Students who are not comfortable tying can have someone type it for them if needed. Once the stories are posted in the classroom students will be able to go through and read their classmates' work. I will ask them to comment on the stories of two of their classmate by answering the following questions. What was your favorite part of the story? Is there anything you would change? Was anything about the story surprising?Assessment
There is no formal assessment however, I will give private feedback to each student. The feedback with focus on the story itself more than on the spelling and grammar. This class is designed to help students build a love of writing.Class Experience
In this class, students will get to discuss the FRIST FIVE Wings of books. It is recommended that students have read all 5 of the books that comprise the first story arc so as not to receive spoilers. The first five titles are as follows.
1 The Dragonet Prophecy
2 The Lost Heir
3 The Hidden Kingdom
4 The Dark Secret
5 The Brightest Night
At the beginning of the class we will discuss the first story arc, discussion questions may vary but may include:
Who was your favorite dragon in the first book and did that change throughout the first five books?
What was the most surprising plot twist?
What is your favorite dragon tribe and why?
If you were a dragon which tribe would you want to be and why?
If you were to make up your own dragon tribe what would it be?
After discussing the series we will start to work on our short story ideas. Students can come ready with an idea or can come up with an idea in class with the help of their peers. We will come up with our stories during class and students will write the stories after class. Students will have 2 weeks to write and post their stories in the classroom, stories should be between approximately 500 -2,000 words. Students who are not comfortable typing can have someone type it for them if needed.
Once the stories are posted in the classroom students will be able to go through and read their classmates' work. I will ask them to comment on the stories of two of their classmate by answering the following questions.
What was your favorite part of the story?
Is there anything you would change?
Was anything about the story surprising?
I will also give private feedback to each student. The feedback with focus on the story itself more than on the spelling and grammar. This class is designed to help students build a love of writing.
All of my classes are designed to be inclusive of students of all abilities. If your student has any need I should be aware of or needs any accommodations please let me know and we will work together to ensure the best possible class experience.Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will need to have read the first 5 Wings of Fire books to be able to fully participate in this class. This book series does have some battle scenes that may be scary for some students. All students are ready for different things at different ages so only you can determine if this book series of a good fit for your student.
Supply List
Students will need to be able to type and post their story or have someone help them type it while they dictate.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
My name is Gabrielle, I started teaching sewing lessons when I was a homeschool senior. I taught classes at a local home school group and discovered I had a passion for teaching. When I was 19 I discovered I was most likely autistic and was able to get an official diagnosis at 21. For me, this was a revelation and explained so much. It meant I was able to seek out others like me and was a huge game-changer for me.
For over 10 years now I have been teaching in different capacities and working with children with different disabilities and differences. I have been an in-home caregiver for a physically disabled child, a preschool teacher, a teacher's aid, a tutor and have been teaching online since January 2020. I also have an Associates' degree in special education.
I am proud to be autistic. This doesn't mean I don't have struggles but I firmly believe that we all have strengths and weaknesses. I strive to give all of my students a safe and welcoming place. All of my classes are inclusive which means students of all abilities are welcome. If your student needs any accommodations please let me know and we will work together to ensure the best possible class experience.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$25
per classMeets once
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-12 learners per class
