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8 horas presencialesTarea
2-4 horas por semana. Each student will rewrite and edit one story per week for the class. Four stories in total for the eight weeks.Calificación
Each story will be discussed during the class and given constructive feedbackExperiencia de clase
Nivel de inglés: desconocido
Grado de EE. UU. 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 weeks total class time). The students will get a Word document with the story. First, we will discuss the story in class to see what needs improvement—for example, more dialogue, descriptions, and show-not-tell. We will look at word choices and the feeling of the story. We have one hour of class time to discuss the story and how to edit it. Then, the students have one week to edit and rewrite the original story. Each story will be similar, but every student will put their personal touch on it. During the second class, the students will present their new version of the story, and we will discuss and compare everyone's stories to see how they have improved and differ depending on the student. Look for the detailed schedule below. This class is excellent for students who like to deepen their editing skills, but it is also a great opportunity for students who struggle to develop ideas for stories but really like writing. The four stories are 1. Badger and Fox plan a birthday party for Owl (Animal Fiction) 2. A monster is terrorizing a small town (horror) 3. Charlie is in love with Jamie-Will they dare to ask them out for a date (Romance) 4. Three siblings try to survive in a dystopian world (Dystopian) Week 1: Read and discuss the first 500-word story, an animal fiction story about Fox and Badger planning a birthday party, to see what needs improvement. Week 2: Read and discuss everyone's versions to see how each student has tackled the task of editing and rewriting the story. Week 3: Read and discuss the second 500-word story, a horror story about a monster terrorizing a small town, to see what needs improvement. Week 4: Read and discuss everyone's versions to see how each student has tackled the task of editing and rewriting the story. Week 5: Read and discuss the third 500-word story, a romance story about if Charlie will dare to ask out Jamie, to see what needs improvement. Week 6: Read and discuss everyone's versions to see how each student has tackled the task of editing and rewriting the story. Week 7: Read and discuss the fourth 500-word story, a historical fiction story about Reina and her family in a Japanese Internment Camp during World War Two, to see what needs improvement. Week 8: Read and discuss everyone's versions to see how each student has tackled the task of editing and rewriting the story.
Metas de aprendizaje
Develop editing and rewrite skills
Rewrite stories in different genres
Programa de estudios
8 Lecciones
más de 8 semanasLección 1:
Discussion, ideas, and improvements
We 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.
60 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 2:
Presentation of the improved story
We will read and discuss each student's improved stories and give feedback.
60 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 3:
Discussion, ideas, and improvements
We 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.
60 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 4:
Presentation of the improved story
We will read and discuss each student's improved stories and give feedback.
60 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
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Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
In my creative writing classes, I encourage students to draw from their experiences and thoughts to create unique pieces and share my passion for writing. This passion has been recognized with four awards for a short story and three poems, which I hope will inspire your students.
I am an immigrant from Sweden with a master's degree in education from Lund/Malmö University.
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 teacher, I foster critical thinking through various activities such as research and discussions. The most rewarding part of my job is igniting my students' joy of learning and nurturing their curiosity about the world.
I believe in incorporating play into my teaching whenever possible, as I believe that everyone, regardless of age, has a playful side.
I have previously taught social and political science, religion, and geography and have nearly 25 years of experience working with children of different ages.
My diverse interests include folklore, photography, nature, books, and history, particularly on overlooked historical figures. I hope to share these interests with your students, sparking their curiosity and broadening their horizons.
I eagerly look forward to having your student in my class and am excited to embark on this learning journey together!
Reseñas
Curso grupal en vivo
22 US$
semanalmente o 170 US$ por 8 clases1 x por semana, 8 semanas
60 min
Videoconferencias en vivo
Edades: 12-17
2-5 alumnos por clase