Description
Course Overview " Self-Paced Creative Writing
What will be taught?
Students will develop creativity, storytelling skills, and confidence through engaging writing exercises. They will explore character development, perspective, plot, satire, world-building, and concise storytelling, gaining practical skills they can use across all types of writing.
What topics will be covered?
Playlist Essay: Connect personal experiences to chosen songs.
Mystery Writing: Write a story from the perspective of a victim, criminal, or detective using supplied images.
Satire Piece: Create a humorous or thought-provoking piece inspired by Jonathan Swift's A Modest Proposal.
Character Diary / Monologue: Develop a character through diary entries or monologues.
World-Building Flash Fiction: Build a unique world and write a short story of 150"250 words set in that world.
How is the class structured?
This fully self-paced course includes pre-recorded lessons for each assignment. Students or educators guiding learners can progress through lessons at their own speed, revisit them as needed, and submit completed work for personalized feedback.
How will instruction be delivered?
Each lesson provides step-by-step instructions, examples, and prompts designed to support independent writing or guided instruction. Lessons include video explanations and slides to illustrate key concepts. Optional scaffolds, such as sentence starters, guided questions, and AI-supported prompts, help learners develop ideas and receive feedback.
What's the teaching style?
The course takes a supportive and encouraging approach. Students are guided through assignments while being empowered to explore their creativity independently. Feedback - both AI-assisted and instructor-provided - is personalized and constructive, helping students improve their writing skills and confidence.
How will learners interact with the teacher?
Students submit written work for direct feedback. While lessons are pre-recorded, interaction occurs through comments, suggestions, and graded rubrics. AI prompts are included to guide self-reflection, idea development, and writing improvement.
What will be taught?
Students will develop creativity, storytelling skills, and confidence through engaging writing exercises. They will explore character development, perspective, plot, satire, world-building, and concise storytelling, gaining practical skills they can use across all types of writing.
What topics will be covered?
Playlist Essay: Connect personal experiences to chosen songs.
Mystery Writing: Write a story from the perspective of a victim, criminal, or detective using supplied images.
Satire Piece: Create a humorous or thought-provoking piece inspired by Jonathan Swift's A Modest Proposal.
Character Diary / Monologue: Develop a character through diary entries or monologues.
World-Building Flash Fiction: Build a unique world and write a short story of 150"250 words set in that world.
How is the class structured?
This fully self-paced course includes pre-recorded lessons for each assignment. Students or educators guiding learners can progress through lessons at their own speed, revisit them as needed, and submit completed work for personalized feedback.
How will instruction be delivered?
Each lesson provides step-by-step instructions, examples, and prompts designed to support independent writing or guided instruction. Lessons include video explanations and slides to illustrate key concepts. Optional scaffolds, such as sentence starters, guided questions, and AI-supported prompts, help learners develop ideas and receive feedback.
What's the teaching style?
The course takes a supportive and encouraging approach. Students are guided through assignments while being empowered to explore their creativity independently. Feedback - both AI-assisted and instructor-provided - is personalized and constructive, helping students improve their writing skills and confidence.
How will learners interact with the teacher?
Students submit written work for direct feedback. While lessons are pre-recorded, interaction occurs through comments, suggestions, and graded rubrics. AI prompts are included to guide self-reflection, idea development, and writing improvement.
Course Overview " Self-Paced Creative Writing What will be taught? Students will develop creativity, storytelling skills, and confidence through engaging writing exercises. They will explore character development, perspective, plot, satire, world-building, and concise storytelling, gaining practical skills they can use... more
Details
Type
Course
Subtype
Self-paced
Subject
Creative Writing, English Language & Literature, Writing & Composition
Language
English
Grade
10th Grade (Sophomore) (ages 15–16), 7th Grade (ages 12–13), 8th Grade (ages 13–14)
Standard
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Age group
Preteen (10–12), Teenager (13–17)
Refunds
No Refunds
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Expertise
Jade Weatherington is the founder of Teacher Jade's Writing Academy and has over 15 years of teaching experience. She has developed curriculum for more than 60 online courses. Jade specializes in helping young writers build creativity, confidence, and storytelling skills. Her approach meets students where they are, encouraging them to explore topics they are passionate about while developing practical skills in both formal and creative writing.
Jade Weatherington is the founder of Teacher Jade's Writing Academy and has over 15 years of teaching experience. She has developed curriculum for more than 60 online courses. Jade specializes in helping young writers build creativity, confidence, and storytelling skills.... more
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