Writing Workshop: Get Descriptive (Elementary Level)
What's included
6 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will write a short response to a prompt after each lesson to demonstrate the taught concept. If they do not finish before class ends they can finish for homework.Progress Report
Students will receive feedback throughout the course. A final report will be provided at the end of the course.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
How the Class Works: Each session begins with a mini-lesson focused on a key descriptive writing technique, followed by a hands-on writing prompt where students can apply the new concepts immediately. By the end of the class, students will have the skills to make their writing more captivating and memorable. What You'll Learn: *Mastering Adjectives: Learn how to use descriptive words to paint a clearer picture and add depth to your writing. *Enhancing Action with Adverbs: Explore how adverbs can elevate your action scenes and make your writing more dynamic. *Using the Five Senses: Understand how to incorporate sensory details to immerse your readers in your world. *Conveying Emotions and Feelings: Gain techniques for expressing emotions effectively to create deeper connections with your audience. *Setting: Practice incorporating more descriptive elements into your story setting in order to elaborate on elements that contribute to the over-all message of your writing. *Please reach out with any questions or schedule requests.
Learning Goals
Adjectives
Actions and Adverbs
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Adjectives
Learn how to use descriptive words to paint a clearer picture and add depth to your writing.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Actions and Adverbs
Explore how adverbs can elevate your action scenes and make your writing more dynamic.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Five Senses
Understand how to incorporate sensory details to immerse your readers in your world.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Emotions
Gain techniques for expressing emotions effectively to create deeper connections with your audience.
30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Paper and pencil.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Live Group Course
$12
weekly1x per week, 6 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
2-4 learners per class