Storytelling & Writing Strategies: Creative Writing for Kids
In this creative writing class, students will explore writing strategies, work on fun prompts, and share their stories with peers, building skills in a supportive environment.
Mrs. Durant, BA-Elem. Ed, Star Educator
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(23)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekAssessment
informal assessmentClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
This class is designed as a mini-writer's workshop where students will develop their writing skills by brainstorming ideas, writing, editing, and revising their stories. Students can choose from creative prompts or explore their own ideas each week. The focus is on enhancing their technical writing abilities, including grammar, word choice, and story structure, while boosting confidence in their writing. Each session includes a brief mini-lesson on a key writing skill, followed by dedicated writing time to apply what they've learned. Students are encouraged to share their work, but sharing is optional. This class is perfect for students who have completed a beginning writers workshop and are ready to dive deeper into the writing process, practicing higher-level writing skills. Each class offers a new theme or set of prompts, so students can join multiple times to improve their writing while exploring new ideas. Week 1 - Conventions (punctuation, grammar, capitalization) Week 2 - Hooks and leads - Week 3 - Word choice - Week 4 - Organization (Beginning, Middle, End) - Week 5 - Details, details, details Week 6 - Voice Week 7 - Proofreading/editing your own writing Week 8 - ideas and content Week 9 - Sentence Fluency Week 10- Story Prompts and practice Week 11 - Story Prompts and practice Week 12 - Story Prompts and practice **NEW CLASS TIME** Wednesday Afternoon 3:30 MST and Tuesday 3:45pm Dec. 11- Week 1 Dec. 18- Week 2 Dec. 25 - NO CLASS Jan. 1 - NO CLASS Jan 8 - Week 3 Jan 15 -Week 4 Jan. 22 -Week 5 Jan 29. Week 6 Feb 5- Week 7 Feb 12- Week 8 Feb 19 - Week 9 Feb 26- Week 10 Mar 5- Week 11 Mar 12 - Week 12 Wednesday Morning Classes (5:45 am MT) Jan 22 - Week 1 Jan 29- Week 2 Feb 5 - Week 3 Feb 12- Week 4 Feb 19 - Week 5 Feb 26- Week 6 Mar 5- Week 7 Mar 12- Week 8 Mar 19 - Week 9 Mar 26 - NO CLASS April 2 - NO CLASS April 9- Week 11 April 16 - Week 12 Saturday Class 2:00 MT Dec 14 - Week 1 Jan 4 - Week 2 Jan 11 - Week 4 Jan 18- Week 5 Jan 25- Week 6 Feb 1 - Week 7 Feb 8 - Week 8 Feb 15 - Week 9 Feb 22- Week 10 Mar 1 - NO CLASS Mar 15- Week 11 Mar 22 - Week 12
Learning Goals
Students will learn the process of writing: brainstorming, editing, and revising. They will also learn how to add details, conventions, word choice, voice, organization, and fluency.
Other Details
Learning Needs
With over 20 years of experience in accommodating unique learning styles, I've crafted an inclusive environment where every learner can thrive.
Supply List
Paper, pencil or document to type on
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2023
5.0
23reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
New Mexico Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Nevada Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
With 20 years of experience teaching writing from grade 1 to 12, I'm dedicated to nurturing creativity and fostering writing skills in students of all ages. My passion for writing extends to successful online teaching, where I share my knowledge and love for storytelling with students worldwide.Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 31 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-6 learners per class
