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Writing Through Nature: Weekly Creative Writing Practice
Jennica Gonzalez, M.Ed and Literacy Coach
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(86)
In this weekly course, students will learn different elements of creative writing and writing strategies while experiencing different aspects and places in nature as inspiration for their own writing pieces.
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Would you like to write a sonnet by the sea, a haiku on a snowy hill, use some personification in tropical paradise or maybe practice some alliteration while viewing the Aurora Borealis? Does the metamorphosis from a caterpillar to a butterfly inspire you to write using metaphors? Nature can inspire writing because it allows you to quiet yourself, appreciate the beauty and magic around you, and then create your own magic through your writing. Unfortunately, writers are not always able to...
Students will learn about different aspects of creative writing as well as writing strategies. Students will use nature as inspiration for their own creative writing practice and original piece.
Homework Offered
Students may share their independent writing to the teacher for feedback. The teacher will share feedback based on the learning goals of the session, focusing on the strengths of the learner as well as opportunities for growth.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Formative assessments are an evidence-based instructional practice that provide the teacher and learner valuable information as a form of continual feedback to steer learning and growth as writers. These opportunities will be provided for students with results shared with families if requested, but not required.Grades Offered
Students should take the class either outside in nature or in a room with a window where they can look outside. Students will need paper and a pencil or digital way of writing.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(86)
I have been a teacher and literacy coach to students all around the world for over 10 years! Some of my adventures include Jordan, Colombia, New Mexico on the Navajo Nation, teaching English online to Chinese students, and Florida. Though these...
Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 31 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-10 learners per class
