你讓它變得更好-重寫和編輯第二課
為期八週的課程，練習編輯和重寫技能
Jessika O'Sullivan
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8 現場會議
8 上課時間作業
每週 2-4 小時. Each student will rewrite and edit one story per week for the class. Four stories in total for the eight weeks.評分
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課堂經歷
英語程度 - 未知
美國 7 - 10 年級
"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.
學習目標
Develop editing and rewrite skillsRewrite stories in different genres
教學大綱
8 課程
超過 8 週課 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 分鐘線上直播課
課 2:
Presentation of the improved story
We will read and discuss each student's improved stories and give feedback. 60 分鐘線上直播課
課 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 分鐘線上直播課
課 4:
Presentation of the improved story
We will read and discuss each student's improved stories and give feedback. 60 分鐘線上直播課
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已加入 March, 2016
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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.評論
現場團體課程
US$22
每週每週1次，共 8 週
60 分鐘
即時視訊會議
年齡: 12-17
2-5 每班學員人數
