Creative writing class for 3rd-5th grade (6 of 8)

Instructor: Anne Lanham

Grades: 3rd-5th

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Students who register, need to commit to attend all eight classes. Please RSVP for all eight classes to secure your child's spot.

Class description: Creative writing class directed at 3-5th grades, condensed from The Good and The Beautiful Creative Writing Notebook 1.

Materials: Looseleaf paper, pencil, folder or binder.

Lesson 6: Variations on an existing story, The Little Red Hen.

-Read the story of The Little Red Hen

-Brainstorm alternative characters, plots, steps in making something, making sample outlines

-Begin writing variations on the story as time allows.

Homework

Write a story that mirrors the structure of The Little Red Hen, with different characters and a different plot. Include one adverb in each paragraph, at least 3 of the 5 senses in the story, and avoid the passive voice.