Write It! - Part 2 - Fiction and Adventure (English, Writing)
In this 15-week course, we will explore communication with writing.
Ms. Stacey Hamlin
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(148)
What's included
15 live meetings
11 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. All students will keep a personal journal. Students will work on various lengthed projects every week. Homework will take approximately 1/2 to 2 hours per week, depending on the project. All projects will be uploaded either to the Outschool Classroom, or to me personally, by the Friday before class at midnight. If it is sent to me privately, please reference 3-5 Write it! S2Assessment
Course Completion Certificate available upon request.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
This is a continuation of my 3Rs Write It! Class. This is for my more experienced young writers. While your student is welcome in this class without taking Semester 1, Semester 2 does, in part, expand on topics learned in Semester 1. I am a natural writer and I truly enjoy bringing new writers to the table to share in the conversation. I've also learned that sometimes the standard expository paragraph rules don't fire every kid and creativity and imagination can be a better place to start. It is from this base I created this section semester 15-week writing course for the early writer, whatever grade they are in. The Details In this Semester 2 Writing Component of my 3Rs 3rd - 5th Grade class, we will meet for 15 weeks. A full syllabus will be available on the first day of class for enrolled students. So that you are able to see the breadth of our semester I will include approximate dates and project plans for the semester. These particular themes are subject to change. Please, make sure to reference the Outschool Classroom Page for final assignments. Your student will keep a journal of one paragraph or 5-7 sentences three times per week. All projects are due to be finished at the start of the following week EXCEPT week 15, where we will complete our project within the Outschool Classroom Page. Homework will take approximately 1/2 to 2 hours per week, depending on the project. All projects will be uploaded either to the Outschool Classroom or to me personally by the day before class at midnight. If it is sent to me privately, please reference 3-5 Write it! S2. Students may handwrite, type and save as a .doc or .pdf file, or link to a google doc to turn in homework. Class dates below are subject to change in different sections, please see dates in class registration and class syllabus found in the first post of the Classroom after enrollment. Themes Week 1 Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - Welcome Back- What'd ya do? Week 2 Tuesday, January 19, 2021 - Story Starters Week 3 Tuesday, January 26, 2021 - YUCK! Grammar, Spelling, and Editing in General Week 4 Tuesday, February 2, 2021 - Adventure Story - World Building Week 5 Tuesday, February 9, 2021 - Adventure Story - Story Arc Week 6 Tuesday, February 16, 2021 - Adventure Story - Character Building Week 7 Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - Adventure Story - Scenes Week 8 Tuesday, March 2, 2021 - Adventure Story - Finishing the story Week 9 Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - Adventure Story - Final Edits Week 10 Tuesday, March 16, 2021 - Comic Relief Week 11 Tuesday, March 23, 2021 - Restaurant Review Week 12 Tuesday, March 30, 2021 - Script Writing Week 13 Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - Mini-Research Paper Part 1 Week 14 Tuesday, April 13, 2021 - Mini-Research Paper Part 2 Week 15 Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - Round Robin
Learning Goals
Students will work on creativity and presentation while building writing stamina and positive writing habits.
Other Details
Supply List
Your student is not required to type their assignments and at this age, I wouldn't even recommend it. However, please help them to take a picture of any handwritten assignments and upload them either to the classroom or to me privately. If it is sent to me privately, please reference 3-5 Write it! S2 Your student will need a notebook for their journal (or loose-leaf paper and a place to keep it for themselves), and a pen, pencils, crayons or markers, and paper for the various projects. Nothing super special, just supplies that they like to use. Yes, they may write with a pen if they want to.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Students may use Google Docs to turn in projects at the parent's discretion
Joined May, 2020
4.9
148reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
My name is Stacey Hamlin, and I love to teach.
I believe that we can learn anything and everything…with a few tools, and the ability to lay down our fears and try.
As a kid, I moved a lot. By the time I was 14 years old, I’d been to or through 42 states. I understand that “displacement” that people feel right now…that “loss of connection.” I believe that I homeschooled my own kids for 16 years to help alleviate that disconnectedness for them.
When my dad finally changed careers, he got “us” into Technology, and convinced me that I could teach. At 17 years old, I taught a group of men my father’s age how to use an Accounting Software that my father had programmed. It was terrifying…right up until I discovered that he had been right.
Nowadays, I teach a lot of things; English, Drama, Math…but behind every lesson is the desire to help people connect and overcome their fears. Life is hard. It’s hard when you are big, and in some ways, it’s even harder when you are small and other people make your decisions for you. It becomes easier when you realize that you are not alone…and that you really can do things that you didn’t realize that you could do.
This is a brand new school year with no mistakes in it. Let's see what amazing things we can accomplish, together.
See you in class,
Ms. StaceyReviews
Live Group Class
$225
for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
45 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-10 learners per class
