You Can Write a Scary Movie! | Planning the Story | Halloween Movie
In this course, writers will learn the features of a suspense-filled story and how to transform their scary story idea and plan to write it for the screen.
Dana Leon, M.Ed | Reading Intervention
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(51)
What's included
3 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. includedAssessment
- Writers will be given verbal or written feedback on their work for each lesson. - Feedback will be given to final projects. - Final grades available upon request.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Muwahhahahaha! 🧛♀️ It's time to scare your family and friends and learn all about what goes into creating a truly frightening movie! 🦇 In this course, we will examine the scary movie genre by analyzing the tricks storytellers and movie-makers employ to make audience's skin crawl. 🕷 Most of all, though, this class is about writing. This is the planning phase of writing your scary movie. Join my Screenwriting course next to learn all about how to write your scary movie for the screen! Do you have a visual learner or a learner with dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, or autism? No problem! As a certified special education teacher, I know how to create classes that are supportive and engaging for neurodiverse learners. So if you're ready to have some fun and learn in a way that works best for you, sign up now and let's get started!
Learning Goals
Create narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using clear event sequences.Establish a situation and introduce characters; and organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)3 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
The Art of Fear: A Kid-Friendly Guide to Scary Movies
Writers will learn about the scary movie genre through kid-friendly examples. 1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Creepy Characters
Writers will develop characters with traits that are common in scary movies. 1 assignment
Lesson 3:
Spooky Story Structure
Learners will plot story elements on a haunted house to create the structure of their story. 1 assignment
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I will share templates through Google docs and Jamboard, though your child can use a notebook or other word document application.
They will still need to upload their work each week to show their progress and to receive feedback.
Supply List
Google account (optional) Notebook (optional)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined December, 2021
4.9
51reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
New York Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
New York Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Master's Degree in Special Education from Manhattanville University
I have taught the writing process in my 3rd and 4th grade classes and adapted them for a filmmaking club at my former school. Prior to becoming a teacher, I had worked on a few independent films and attended film school. Reviews
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