***New 15 Semester Session is an in depth study of the material taught in the 4 day class. 

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*** New class listed for 13-18 year olds https://outschool.com/classes/creative-writing-and-poetry-paint-with-your-words-oJVhER7s?usid=usvfOz63&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Course Description:

•  Using words instead of paint and a brush, the student's writing will come alive in bursts of color and texture as he or she learns to create a picture in the reader's mind using words. 
•  Using the acronym P.A.I.N.T. we will learn how to use our words to be descriptive so that the reader will see the same picture in their head that we see.
• We will learn the difference between active and passive writing through examples and writing exercises.
•  Learners will identify the five senses and learn how to use them in their writing. Sensory homework will be given so learners can experience the five senses for themselves.
• We will learn about strong nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs, and when and when not to use them. 
• We will learn about figurative language through writing exercises and discussions. 
• We will end our unit with several types of poetry so learners can practice the P.A.I.N.T. elements for good descriptive writing.  

Course Requirements:
•  Learners should have a grasp on the basic 8 parts of speech.
If not, I suggest my "Strong Sentences and the Spectacular Parts of Speech for students under 10.
•  Learners should be able to write basic sentences.

Course Objectives:

•  Creative Writing: Descriptive writing using sensory words and strong verbs and adjective
•  Creative Writing: Showing vs. telling, passive vs. active writing
•  Creative Writing: Figurative language; hyperbole, personification, similes, metaphors, etc.

“I learned how to paint a picture in the reader’s mind.” -7th grader