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You Can Write a Scary Movie | Part 1 - Planning the Story | Self Paced
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
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3 lessons//3 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1The Art of Fear: A Kid-Friendly Guide to Scary MoviesWriters will learn about the scary movie genre through kid-friendly examples.Week 2Lesson 2Creepy CharactersWriters will develop characters with traits that are common in scary movies.Week 3Lesson 3Spooky Story StructureLearners will plot story elements on a haunted house to create the structure of their story.
This class will satisfy the following ELA standards: W.3a-e, W.4, W.5, W.6, and W.10 - Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. - Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally. - Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events. - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. - Use technology to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
I have taught the writing process in my 3rd and 4th grade classes and adapted them for a filmmaking club at my former school. Prior to becoming a teacher, I had worked on a few independent films and attended film school.
Homework Offered
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
- Writers will be given verbal or written feedback on their work for each lesson. - Feedback will be given to final projects. - Final grades available upon request.Grades Offered
Google account (optional) Notebook (optional)
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
I will share templates through Google docs and Jamboard, though your child can use a notebook or other word document application. They will still need to upload their work each week to show their progress and to receive feedback.
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Self-Paced Class
$15
weekly or $45 for all content3 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 2 learners
Ages: 8-12