Write Readers: A Book Club for Writers
In this ongoing club with Kayla Stierwalt, members share the joy of reading and witness how their favorite writers tell great stories.
Kayla Stierwalt, Writing Instructor/Creative Coach
Average rating:
4.6
Number of reviews:(129)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. Specific books and readings are not assigned, though it is expected that students read between classes. It's fine to have the same book multiple weeks in a row.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
The class follows a discussion format, and members choose their own books and examples. Meetings start with an opportunity for members to share what they're reading and practice articulating why they like or don't like it. This also shares the joy of reading as they build community and hear recommendations from readers with similar tastes. Each month we focus on two components of good writing and stories, using each component for two weeks. As students read, they find examples to share and see examples from the teacher's reading. Components include unique setting details, character personality development, hooks, cliff hangers, show don't tell, similes, and more. Members engage with their texts to see how these components draw readers into stories. This in turn feeds their own writing. These passages become models for writers to develop their own writing. As they see other writers' strengths, they can find their own and lean into them. Student direction determines the topics, so they will be announced as they come up. Initial discussions will revolve around the benefits of rereading, friendship or sibling traditions, character descriptions that reveal both physical and personality details, and simile and metaphor. Monthly topics will be added to the classroom page and class description as well as mentioned in class. Weeks of October 2-8 and October 9-15 character descriptions Weeks of October 16-22 and October 23-29 friendship and sibling traditions
Learning Goals
Students learn how to articulate what they like and don't like about books they read. Students learn how to recognize elements of storytelling and writing.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2020
4.6
129reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! I'm Miss K, and I teach English. My classes involve book clubs and writing. I have tutored and taught English, writing, and language for 10 years. Currently, I teach and assist English language learners at a middle school and instruct adults privately. I especially love research and books.
I aim for personal growth, and I strive to provide a warm, welcoming environment for everyone to thrive. Learning together helps us progress together.
My regular activities include reading, writing and running. I also paint my nails every Sunday evening and watch a movie while they dry. Reviews
Live Group Class
$14
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-10 learners per class
