Language Immersion Course
Creative Writing Course for Kids (Ages 8+)
Unleash Your Imagination!
Join us for an exciting 8-session journey into the world of creative writing! This course is designed for young writers, ages 8 and up, who love to dream, imagine, and create their own stories. Each 1-hour session is packed with fun activities, interactive lessons, and plenty of opportunities to write and share your work.
Course Outline:
Session 1: Introduction to Creative Writing
Overview: What is creative writing?
Activities: Fun ice-breaker games, brainstorming session
Writing Prompt: “If I were a superhero, I would…”
Session 2: Creating Memorable Characters
Overview: Building unique and interesting characters
Activities: Character sketching, role-playing exercises
Writing Prompt: “Meet my character: ____”
Session 3: Setting the Scene
Overview: Crafting vivid and engaging settings
Activities: Drawing your story’s world, sensory details exploration
Writing Prompt: “A day in the magical land of…”
Session 4: Plotting Adventures
Overview: Understanding story structure and plot development
Activities: Story mapping, plot twist games
Writing Prompt: “The adventure begins when…”
Session 5: Dialogue and Voice
Overview: Writing realistic and lively dialogue
Activities: Dialogue writing exercises, voice differentiation
Writing Prompt: “A conversation between a wizard and a dragon…”
Session 6: Exploring Different Genres
Overview: Introduction to various writing genres (fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, etc.)
Activities: Genre-based mini-stories, genre bingo
Writing Prompt: “In a world where…”
Session 7: Editing and Revising
Overview: Techniques for revising and improving your writing
Activities: Peer review sessions, editing checklists
Writing Prompt: “Rewrite your favorite story with a new twist…”
Session 8: Sharing and Celebrating Our Stories
Overview: The importance of sharing your work and receiving feedback
Activities: Story showcase, reading aloud, positive feedback circle
Final Project: Each student shares a polished piece of writing with the class
Course Benefits:
- Develop creativity and imagination
- Improve writing and storytelling skills
- Boost confidence in sharing ideas
- Make new friends with similar interests
Materials Needed:
- Notebook and pen/pencil
- Colored markers or crayons
- Imagination!