This is a Self-Paced class that will be available in its entirety upon purchase and remain accessible for single-family use (including multiple learners within a single household) indefinitely.

I am a fully independent educator running my classes (hosted on Teachable) through my own website.

This class is part of my Middle School Writing Foundations series, which is designed to provide academic writing support for learners who have little or no experience with formal writing assignments. 

Early academic writing can feel overwhelming — for learners and homeschooling teachers alike! There are many types of writing included in "academic writing," and it can be helpful to take some time to really focus on learning the elements of each particular type. 

This class focuses on narrative writing (storytelling). 

While usually associated with fiction, narratives are also common in nonfiction (such as memoir, personal reflections, and essays for scholarships/applications). We will spend this time focusing on core elements of narrative writing, identifying those elements at play in example texts, and write our own narratives with multiple drafts.

Gain Key Academic Writing and Reading Foundations

Narrative writing is a key academic writing component that comes up again and again throughout learners' academic writing experiences. 

This class will dive deep into the following narrative elements: 

• Dialogue
• Setting
• Narrative Perspective
• Attention-Grabbing Introductions
• Pacing
• Meaningful Conclusions 

Self-Paced Format

This is a self-paced class, which means you can take as much time as you'd like.The suggested schedule is 8 weeks.

Find Individual Processes for Writing

There is no one way to write well. Learners must develop their own strategies and build a toolbox of approaches they can turn to as demands increase over time. This class is designed to focus with intention on the tools used in narrative writing. Writers will get to practice writing their own narratives with multiple drafts, each focused on developing specific elements of a successful narrative.

Supplies: To participate successfully in class, learners will need the following:

• PDF Reader
• Headphones or speakers for listening to videos

(Note: There are no required texts to purchase. Learners will receive access to links of class materials.)

Schedule/Time Commitment: Learners can expect to spend 2-3 hours a week working on class materials including reading sample stories, completing activities, and drafting their own narratives. 

Pricing Note: This class is offered on a Sliding Fee Scale. The listed price is the market rate, but other options are available.