***THIS IS A SELF-PACED CLASS- We will not meet live; however, assignments will receive written feedback from the teacher on Mondays each week for up to 8 weeks from start date.*** 

In this 8-lesson, self-paced, narrative story writing course, learners will go through each step of the writing process for writing a creative narrative story catering to their interests (Be You!). 

Each lesson will include a video explaining the lesson that will be completed in Nearpod. In the lesson there will be videos and mini-assignments the learner will complete that will help support the part of the story they are working on. Learners will complete a portion of their story with each lesson on a private Google Slide link or submit their handwritten work to receive written feedback each Monday.

📈Lesson 1: Types of Writing and Story Plot📈
Learners will be introduced to the different types of writing and begin brainstorming ideas for their narrative writing story. They will learn about the parts of a story and create a story plot of the events in their story.

🏁Lesson 2: BETTER Story Beginnings🏁 
Learners will learn how to write an entertaining beginning that draws the reader in. They will create a beginning paragraph for their story.

🍦Lesson 3: BETTER Descriptive Detail🍦
Learners will learn how to use descriptive detail in their writing to allow the reader to experience what the characters are experiencing. They will create a descriptive paragraph for a character, setting, or object from their story.

😲Lesson 4: BETTER Suspense😲 
Learners will learn how to build suspense in their writing to keep the reader engaged. They will write a paragraph using suspense-building techniques for their story. 

💥Lesson 5: BETTER Climax/Main Event💥 
Learners will learn how to incorporate description, dialogue, thoughts, and feelings into their writing and "show" instead of "tell" their big dramatic scene. Learners will use these skills to write about the main event in their story.

🎬Lesson 6: BETTER Story Endings🎬 
Learners will learn how to create strong endings that leave the reader satisfied with their story. They will write a paragraph to use as the end of their story.

🛠️Lesson 7: Revising and Editing🛠️ 
Learners will learn how to properly revise and edit. Learners will use this week to complete their rough drafts, adding any parts of their story not yet written. They will revise and edit their completed stories.

📖Lesson 8: Storybook📖
Learners will create a storybook for their story with pictures using a book creator program, which will be viewable to their peers who have also taken the class. These books can be printed into hard copies or shared digitally with family and friends if desired.
🎖️Each learner will receive a certificate of completion upon completing the final draft and storybook. 

"Be You and Become a Better Writer" classes are designed to help learners improve their writing and express their individuality with the support and guidance of a K-12 certified English teacher.  

Looking forward to helping learners BE YOU and BECOME A BETTER WRITER!

Available as a LIVE 8-week course: https://outschool.com/classes/be-you-and-become-a-better-writer-creative-narrative-story-writing-8-week-course-ES0etndI