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Creative Writing:
Write Your Own Children’s Book
24 Weeks of FREE Homeschool Lesson Plans
Grade 5 / Grade 6 / Grade 7 / Grade 8 / Grade 9 / Grade 10 / Grade 11 / Grade 12
What You Get for FREE
Duration: 24 Weeks
Target Audience: Homeschoolers or Groups of Homeschoolers Grades 5th - 12th
Overview:
Embark on a 24-week journey into the enchanting world of children's book creation! Have you ever reminisced about your favorite childhood book, feeling the thrill of Peter Rabbit's mischievous adventures or getting lost in the whimsical worlds crafted by Dr. Seuss? Now, you have the opportunity to bring those magical worlds to life by crafting your own children's books.
What to Expect:
Exploration of Childhood Favorites: Dive into nostalgic favorites, exploring the elements that made them timeless classics.
Unlocking Your Imagination: Harness the power of your lively imagination as we guide you through the creative process of crafting your own children's books.
Focused Direction: Receive structured lesson plans tailored to homeschoolers or homeschooler groups, providing the focused direction needed to turn your ideas into published works.
Collaborative Learning: Put on a class where fellow aspiring authors to share ideas, collaborate on projects, and offer constructive feedback.
Class Highlights:
Video Commercial Project: Engage in a hands-on activity where you'll create a captivating video commercial to promote your children's book.
Interactive Lessons: Enjoy interactive lessons that cover essential aspects of children's book creation, from storytelling techniques to effective illustrations.
Publication Journey: Learn about the process of publishing your work, whether through traditional means or self-publishing.
Author's Showcase: Celebrate the culmination of your efforts with an author's showcase, where your creations will be shared and celebrated with the class.
With the support of our class, you'll not only learn the art of storytelling but also experience the joy of publishing your own enchanting tales. Let's create wonders together!
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24 Weeks of Lessons for Group Classes Once per Week
Games, activities and practices to walk students through every step of becoming an author while still in their childhood
Unique Group Games, & FUN Homeschool Classroom Activities
Creative Writing: Write Your Own Children’s Book 5th-12th
Teach the Teacher Lessons
Each week, I'll post a video to walk your co-op teacher or homeschool mom through how to teach that week's lessons. Almost all the ideas are geared toward having 3 or more kids in a group, but many of the ideas can be used in an individual homeschool. These lessons are provided FREE to help other homeschoolers live in the freedom that homeschooling has brought to our family.
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Table of Contents for the Lesson Plans
There are 24 weeks of dynamic once-a-week lessons
These are just SOME
of the games and activities in the lesson plans
Pre-writing Activity:
- Buffet of Books
- Activity: Bonkers for Books
- Character Traits Race
- Plot driving
- Plot diagram Worksheet
- Book Blitz Brainstorm
Writing Activity:
- Grammar Game: Gamble Your Mistakes Away
- Activity: Running Writer Race
- Punctuation Problems
- Create Rhyme Scheme Charts
- Class Rhymes
- Rhyme Scheme Relay Race
- Animal Writing Session
- Graffiti the Walls Ideas
- Edit in Tandem
Illustration Activities:
- Paint a Watercolor Galaxy
- Draw & Color
- Cover Art
Promotion Activity:
- Bring Your Book to Life Commercial
- Pitch Party Competition
- Peer Coaching on author interviews
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