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Writing With a Wand: Crafting Spellbinding Settings
Jennica Gonzalez, M.Ed and Literacy Coach
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(86)
This is a one-time course on a specific creative writing aspect: setting. As students discuss the most magical settings in their favorite novels, they will be inspired to create and write stories using their own extraordinary worlds.
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Imagine reading the Wings of Fire series... without Sky Kingdom! Imagine Alice and Wonderland without Wonderland or Peter Pan without Neverland! Imagine any of your favorite novels taking place in a completely dull and colorless setting. Would it be just as memorable and grasping? Would you even want to continue reading the book? In this one time course, students will learn about one of the most important and foundational, yet often overlooked aspects of literary texts: setting! Students...
Students will be able to explain how setting plays an important role in shaping literary texts. Students will analyze various author's writing to identify elements of good writing techniques in relation to settings. Students will write create a setting to begin their own creative writing piece.
I am currently hold the following educational certifications through the state of Florida: Reading K-12, Literacy Coach Endorsement, K-6 Elementary, ESL K-12.
Homework Offered
Prior to class, students should think about their favorite setting in a fiction book. They will share this at the beginning of the class. Learners are also encouraged to send work to the teacher after the class for feedback on the work's strengths as well as opportunities for growth.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
The student should feel confident writing a paragraph on their own.
-Notebook paper, possibly a sketch pad -Pencil or pen (or a digital way to capture ideas and write) -Student's favorite fantasy novel/s (if they have one available on hand).
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 83 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-10 learners per class
