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You Make It Better-The Rewrite and Edit Class 2
Jessika O'Sullivan
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An eight week class to practice editing and rewrite skills
Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
"The secret to editing your work is simple: you need to become its reader instead of its writer." Zadie Smith Every writer needs to edit and rewrite, which can feel daunting and confusing. What should I keep? What should I remove? How can I change the wording to make it more powerful? This class will practice editing and rewriting by working with four different stories. The students will be presented with a 500-word story every two weeks- all in all, it will be four stories (eight...
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Discussion, ideas, and improvementsWe will discuss the first story of the class, about Badger and Fox, who are planning a birthday party, to see what needs improvement. For example, we should add more descriptions and dialogue or use show-not-tell.Week 2Lesson 2Presentation of the improved storyWe will read and discuss each student's improved stories and give feedback.Week 3Lesson 3Discussion, ideas, and improvementsWe will discuss the second story of the class, a horror story, to see what needs improvement. For example, we should add more descriptions and dialogue or use show-not-tell. We will also talk about how we can make stories scary.Week 4Lesson 4Presentation of the improved storyWe will read and discuss each student's improved stories and give feedback.Week 5Lesson 5Discussion, ideas, and improvementsWe will discuss the third story of the class, a romance story, to see what needs improvement. For example, we should add more descriptions and dialogue or use show-not-tell.Week 6Lesson 6Presentation of the improved storyWe will read and discuss each student's improved stories and give feedback.Week 7Lesson 7Discussion, ideas, and improvementsWe will discuss the fourth story of the class, a dystopian story, to see what needs improvement. For example, we should add more descriptions and dialogue or use show-not-tell. We will also discuss what a dystopian story is and what that means for our writing.Week 8Lesson 8Presentation of the improved storyWe will read and discuss each student's improved stories and give feedback.
- Develop editing and rewrite skills
- Rewrite stories in different genres
- Give and receive feedback
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 3-6 throughout the classFeedback: as neededDetails: Each student will rewrite and edit one story per week for the class. Four stories in total for the eight weeks.Grading
Frequency: 3-6 throughout the classDetails: Each story will be discussed during the class and given constructive feedback
Joined March, 2016
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I am dedicated to forming connections with my students and customizing my teaching to suit their age. I aim to challenge my students while ensuring they never feel like failures. Patience, humor, and kindness are paramount in my approach. As a...
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Group Class
$22
weekly or $170 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
2-5 learners per class
