Write On: Semester Narrative
This Semester Course will influence the creative juices to flow while helping students produce various Narrative Texts.
Ms. Nori
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What's included
8 live meetings
4 in-class hoursHomework
Students will submit type-written essays following the class session and within 4/5 days. The essay should be submitted on the classroom page where the student enters the lesson. PLEASE DO NOT type the draft as a GOOGLE DOC because I am unable to read those documents. I do not have a code in which to view them. Remember, all responses must be submitted using the OUTSCHOOL platform. If there are any questions about the submission, please feel free to contact me for clarity.Assessment
Essay drafts will be critiqued upon submission by providing a response of strengths and suggestions of content.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
For those students who desire to exercise their creative talents and write Narrative texts, you have come to the right place. The dissemination of this course content will be delivered via using a PowerPoint Presentation. It will commence with students examining/reviewing the basic structure of the Narrative Plot Diagram.
Subsequent to the review, students will discuss one particular Narrative genre by examining the definition, characteristics, and specific literary devices that will enhance the text. Then, students will be challenged and given a related task that will be completed at their leisure. Final drafts will be type-written and submitted in a timely fashion for a critique of strengths and suggestions. This course has a duration of 10, 15 or 20-class sessions depending on how it is listed. It will list for one or two sessions per week.
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PLEASE NOTE COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Students must have at least 2 years of essay writing experience prior to enrollment.
This course will list for a few consecutive days in the beginning to make sure students
understand all protocols. Then course will resume & follow regular scheduling.
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DELIVERY OF INSTRUCTION:
` Students will practice writing 20 different types of NARRATIVE essays.
` Each class will meet for 30 minutes.
` Students may opt to construct responses of 3 - 5 paragraphs in length for each essay.
` Students MUST construct their drafts within 2 - 5 days following each class session.
` Drafts will be critiqued for content, structure, literary devices, and grammatical errors.
` Each class will discuss definitions, characteristics & literary devices for construction.
` Late Drafts will not be critiqued.
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NARRATIVE GENRES TAUGHT:
` Students will learn and practice the following types of essays:
` Descriptive Creative
` Fable Historical Fiction
` Fairy Tale Historical Mystery
` Humor Super Hero
` Legend Tall Tale
` Myth Trickster Tale
` Science Fiction Viewpoint
` Political Thriller Non-Linear
` Quest Dystopia Fiction
` Story within a Story Utopia Fiction
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LITERARY DEVICES TAUGHT:
` Imagery Cliffhanger
` Similes Flat/Round Characters
` Metaphor Foreshadow
` Irony Moral Ending
` Hyperbole Poetic Justice
` Oxymoron Personification
` Allusion Surprise Ending
` Alliteration Reflection Ending
` Flashback Dialogue
` Suspense Point-of-View
` Onomatopoeia Foreshadowing
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COURSE AGENDA for 20 NARRATIVE ESSAYS
DAY 1 DAY 2
TASK: Essay formatting, Plot Diagram | TASK: Descriptive
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DAY 3 DAY 4
TASK: Fable | TASK: Fairy Tale
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DAY 5 DAY 6
TASK: Humor | TASK: Myth
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DAY 7 DAY 8
TASK: Tall Tall | TASK: Science Fiction
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DAY 9 DAY 10
TASK: Legend | TASK: Historical Fiction
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DAY 11 DAY 12
TASK: Non-Linear | TASK: Creative
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DAY 13 DAY 14
TASK: Trickster Tale | TASK: Historical Mystery
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DAY 15 DAY 16
TASK: Political Thriller | TASK: Dystopia & Utopia Fiction
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DAY 17 DAY 18
TASK: Viewpoint | TASK: Superhero
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DAY 19 DAY 20
TASK: Story with a Story | TASK: Quest
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Students will learn how to construct various Narrative genre formats only.
Other Details
Supply List
Each student will be required to have a writing notebook and writing utensil.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
I have had more than 20 years of classroom and tutorial experience teaching Writing Skills to various age groups. I have extensive coursework and professional development training in the academic area of Writing. I have taught writing skills and strategies with English Language Arts Courses and with the READ 180 program which contains a writing component. Reviews
Live Group Class
$160
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
30 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
1-10 learners per class
