Writing Camp: Fun With Story Planning
In this writing camp, students will build a writer's notebook and practice writing.
Becky Matzke
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(108)
What's included
8 live meetings
4 in-class hoursClass Experience
In this writing camp, students will create a writer's notebook from handouts the teacher provides. These documents will be secured into a journal for use during this camp, and will be an amazing resource for the student as they continue to write. This class is geared to students who hesitate to write, loves to write, and in between. It is important to note that if your child is physically a very slow writer, your child will have more daily homework. Writing homework will be given, and should be completed before class the next day. This class will encourage your child to write in an organized manner. Daily mini lesson topics are as follows: Day 1: Character Development Day 2: Staging the Setting Day 3: Planning the Plot Day 4: Titles & Word Bank Day 5: Poetic Possibilities Day 6: Emotions Day 7: Describe It Day 8: Opinions & Share Writings We will be working on developing a story piece by piece through the eight weeks. It is very important that each student completes their homework and in-class assignments in a timely manner. The student will have a wonderful journal at the end of the course to use as a guide to writing. This is a great tool to use in other writing classes or on their own to continue writing!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents,
You will be needed to supervise your children while cutting if they need supervision. We will be trimming documents to glue into the journal.
Supply List
Journal: This can be a spiral notebook or anything bound book with blank pages. Glue Scissors Pens/Pencils Access to print documents
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.9
108reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I am a Professional Artist and a Texas and Utah certified teacher in general education EC-6th grade, ESL and Special Ed EC-12th grade. I homeschooled my children with great success. I have taught ELA as well as math/science. My favorite subject is science! I love it!!!! I am a strong phonics, reading, and writing teacher. I love to make learning fun, and I am so excited to meet you in one of my classes!!
I enjoy the outdoors as much as I can! I enjoy fishing, hunting, and hiking. On my days off, you can usually find me somewhere in the mountains exploring. I love practicing archery with my family every week. Photography is also one of my hobbies.
Semester Courses
I teach semester-long courses in writing from first grade to high school. Literature classes are also on my semester calendar which will include books such as Romeo & Juliet, 1984, To Kill a Mockingbird, Fahrenheit 451, The Great Gatsby and so many more. I teach reading classes for beginners and those who struggle! Strong focus on sight words, phonics, and comprehension.
Book Clubs
I also schedule book clubs all year long. This allows children worldwide to discuss their viewpoints and ideas on books we read together. I have a ton of book clubs on the Wings of Fire series, Percy Jackson series, The Hobbit, and hundreds of other books.
Summer Camps
Summer camps are held M- Th in the morning hours MST.
Early Readers
Students will enjoy the Magic Treehouse and Merlin Missions series and week-long crafts created using details from what they read.
Writing
Two-week writing camps will be offered.
Early reading classes, middle school and high school literature classes, and book clubs will also be offered all summer long!Reviews
Live Group Class
$75
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
30 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
2-12 learners per class
