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10 semanas
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Nivel de inglés - A2
Nivel Beginner - Advanced
Discover the secrets behind crafting unforgettable characters in this engaging and comprehensive class taught by a self-published, award-winning writer. Gain valuable insights and practical techniques as we delve into every aspect of character development. This class covers everything from meticulously crafting physical appearances to delving deep into backstories, habits, quirks, relationships, dreams, and goals. Through interactive and fun exercises, such as exploring daily routines and conducting character interviews, you'll gain the tools to create compelling, relatable characters and learn how to infuse them with depth and authenticity. By the end, your characters, vital components of your stories, will be fully realized.
Metas de aprendizaje
create well-rounded characters
Learn how to use your character's backstory, goals, and dreams to shape a stor
Programa de estudios
10 Lecciones
más de 10 semanasLección 1:
From head to toe-A character's looks
When creating a character, you can reveal their personality, hint at their past, and give clues about their lives through their physical appearance.
17 minutos de lecciones en video
Lección 2:
What is a backstory?
Learn what a backstory is and how it influences your character's life and their story arc.
16 minutos de lecciones en video
Lección 3:
Habits and personality quirks
Everyone has habits and personality quirks that make them unique and different from others. Habits can be simple things like what they have for breakfast or what we often call "bad habits." Quirks can be jingling their keys in their pockets, fidgeting, or always using laughing emojis no matter the content of the message.
Lección 4:
Family and friends
Who are your character's family and friends, and how will the people close to them shape their story?
9 minutos de lecciones en video
Otros detalles
Orientación para padres
Some of the lessons and booklets will touch upon sensitive subjects including trauma, accidents, and loss.
Recursos externos
Los estudiantes no necesitarán utilizar ninguna aplicación o sitio web más allá de las herramientas estándar de Outschool.
Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
My teaching philosophy is deeply rooted in personal experience. Growing up with dysgraphia, I encountered teachers who left me feeling uncomfortable, insecure, and inadequate. Those experiences shaped my commitment to creating an environment where every student feels welcome, confident, and supported. My goal is to build students up, ensuring they leave my classes with both knowledge and self-assurance.
As a teacher, I bring a wide array of subjects to life in my classes, ranging from creative writing and Swedish (my native language) to world religions, the Holocaust, and novel studies with a focus on folklore. Each subject reflects my passions and areas of expertise, offering students a rich and dynamic learning experience.
With a master’s degree in education and a double major in social and political science and world religions, my professional background equips me to guide students through diverse and complex topics. Having taught across various age groups in Sweden and now the USA, I also incorporate the principles of student democracy, encouraging students to take an active role in shaping their own learning journey.
On a personal note, I’ve always had a vivid imagination—perhaps a result of my Nordic upbringing. As a child in Sweden, I was fascinated yet terrified by the stories of fairies that pervade our folklore. Now, as an immigrant in the USA, I weave that sense of wonder into my own creative works, which have earned me awards for poetry and short stories.
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