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Writing Historical Fiction Short Stories

In this three-week course, students will work through developing a short story in the historical fiction genre by completing writing workshops and discussions in class focused on writing with a historically accurate story.
Kaitlyn Fischer: Close-Reading Specialist
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6 live meetings
3 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 7
In this multi-day course, students will complete writing workshops focusing on the different literary elements of historical fiction writing. Each each will have a different focus which will ultimately result in a final short historical fiction story that has been reviewed, edited, and revised.

Session One:
     - Setting and Time Period
     - World Building
     - Character Development
Session Two:
     - Character Development
     - Language 
     - Plot Development and Elements
Session Three:
     - Plot
     - Conflict
     - Theme
Session Four:
     - Free Write and Discussion
     - Editing, Revision, Feedback
Session Five:
     - Free Write and Discussion
     - Editing, Revision, Feedback
Session Six:
     - Free Write and Discussion
     - Editing, Revision, Feedback
Learning Goals
Students will be able to write a short historical fiction story using the various elements of a struggle writing.
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
I have taught middle school and high school English for many years professionally. And they currently have multiple classes on them creative writing and story writing. I am also currently working on my own creative writing that I am stages of publishing.

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$60

for 6 classes
2x per week, 3 weeks
35 min

Completed by 16 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
1-6 learners per class

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