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Share the stories written during the past class.

Reflect on the following question:

How did the story made you feel? Sad? Happy?

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Share a story of something that happened to you . It could be a something that happened recently, how you got a scar, or something a friend did to you.

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By the end of this course, students will be able to craft a short story using creative writing techniques, effectively expressing their thoughts and emotions through storytelling.

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1. Identify and apply at least three creative writing techniques
2. Develop a unique story premise
3. Create well-rounded characters
4. Construct a coherent plot structure
5. Create a short story

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Read the article above carefully. Then, try to answer the following questions.

1. What is the primary focus of creative writing compared to technical writing?

2. List three different forms of creative writing mentioned in the text.
How do creative writing techniques affect a reader's experience?

3. What is character development, and why is it important in creative writing?

4. Describe how setting descriptions can enhance a story.

5. Identify two examples of figurative language discussed in the text.

6. What role does narrative voice play in creative writing?

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What Are Creative Writing Techniques? – Teaching Ideas

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In this helpful teaching wiki, you’ll learn about some of the creative writing techniques used by writers and find out how you can teach them to your learners.

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Let's brainstorm!

First, close your eyes and think of a place that you like very much.

Now, write about that place: What do you see? What you hear? What do you smell? What do you feel when touching the things in that place?

Think about the place, the time and the emotional mood that predominates in the environment.

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Watch the video above. Then, identify the steps in the setting of a selected short story from the online bank that we have used before.

Then, summarize in your won words each step.

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How To Write a Setting in 10 Steps With Examples 🏕️

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Take the example of the first place that you used to make brainstorming. Create a new notebook in NotebookLM were you are going to follow the 10 steps again, an compare it with what you first wrote.

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Now that you have a theme, plot, setting and character, it is time to write your story. Create a new notebook on NotebookLM named "Short Story - YourName".

You have the whole week to do so. Your short story can be around 1500 words or around. This first draft is only a way to improve your story via feedback, so feel free to write as much as you want.

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Go to BookCreator.

Let creativity overflow you and create a book aout of your short story.

Use Canva if you need to design a cover or illustration.

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Think of your favorites series, book, or movie. Now, which is your favorite character from it? Keep that character in mind and answer the following questions:

1. Which qualities or traits are seem in that character?

2. What has happened tot he character in the past?

3. How does he relate with other characters around him/her?

4. What are his/her goals?

And then, try to think why it is your favorite character.

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Check out the video above. Look carefully at how he starts building a character from the ideas he writes until building a credible character.

Now, try to describe yourself as if you were creating a character based off of you!

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Creating a Character & Story in 10 minutes.

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Go to NotebookLM and create a notebook called "Figurative Speech." Select five figures of speech and write two examples per figure.

Use as a guide, the webpage that was already explored.

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Introducing: The Power of Creative Writing

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Introducing: The Power of Creative Writing

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First, watch the video above.

Then, answer the questions below.

1. What is creative writing?

2. What does the speaker mean when they say that writing allows students to "pour your soul onto parchment"?

3. Describe a moment from the video that illustrates the excitement of participating in the Power of the Pen competition. What emotions do you think the students feel?

4. According to the speaker, what are some common themes found in human stories? Provide examples from the video.

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Go to the link and follow the instructions given in the task.

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Watch the video above, and answer the following questions based on it, but using your own words.

1. What is a short story?

2. Which are the five elements of a short story? Explain each briefly.

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ESL - The Structure of a Short Story - (including plot diagram)

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Think of a plot diagram as a visual guide for your story. It charts the key turning points, the rising tension, and the descent towards resolution. It features the following points:

Exposition: Setting the scene and introducing characters.

Rising Action: Building tension through conflicts.

Climax: The turning point of the story.

Falling Action: Consequences of the climax leading to resolution.

Resolution: How the story ends and loose ends are tied up.

The example above shows a simple example of how a plot diagrams works with a simple story.

To dig into the topic, check the following webpage (if necessary): https://medium.com/@tashbeeb9211/plot-diagram-101-a-beginners-guide-for-writers-f10264d6a91a

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Go the page above, and pick any story that you prefer.

After that, you are going to create a plot diagram using Canva. Remember to include all five points and tittle of the short story.

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Welcome to the fairy tales page! Below you will find a list of magical and captivating bedtime stories for kids written by some of the best known fairy tale authors.

People have been telling each other stories about talking animals, magic, witches and giants, kings and heroes since ancient times. A very significant literature genre, fairy tales are present in all cultures around the world. In comparison to myths and legends, the time and place of occurrence in fairy tales are unknown.

Good and evil in fairy tales is usually clearly separated, often in the form of good and evil characters. The main themes in these stories usually include a hero, a conflict between good and evil, natural and supernatural forces. At the end, the good is rewarded and evil punished.

Choose a bedtime story from the list

Notes: "Andersen's fairy tales" contains 18 of H.C.Andersen's most notable fairy stories. This is not the original cover.

Check out the complete collection of Hans Christian Anderesen fairy tales below

: This is the first of two volumes of Andersen's fairy tales edited by J. H. Stickney.

: This is the second volume of Andersen's stories edited by J. H. Stickney.

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Welcome to the online fairy tales page - Stories for children from around the world

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Welcome to the fairy tales page! Below you will find a list of magical and captivating bedtime stories for kids written by some of the best known fairy tale authors. People have been telling each other stories about talking animals, magic, witches and giants, kings and heroes since ancient times.

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The first advance of your final project will be this.

1. Think of the theme that your short story will develop. This is a short phrase that describes the topic your story develops.

2. Think of the main conflict of your story

3. The plot is the events that happen in your story. For this advance, you can create a plot diagram or just write the points down.

Create a new notebook in NotebookLM that is called "Advance 1-YourName" and share it with your professor when you are done.

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Look at this example of a character diagram. Think about your favorite character ever, and create a diagram that contains the same elements as the one above using Canva or any tool that you prefer.

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The second advance of your final project will be this.

1. Your story needs at least one setting. Describe the setting as it was practiced before, but keep in mind that it is for your final project.

2. Your story also needs one character at least. Create a diagram for each important character that your story requires.

Create a new notebook in NotebookLM that is called "Advance 2-YourName" and share it with your professor when you are done.

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Google NotebookLM | AI Research Tool & Thinking Partner

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Meet NotebookLM, the AI research tool and thinking partner that can analyze your sources, turn complexity into clarity and transform your content.

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Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool. Use it to create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos and more.

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Web-based app for making ebooks in the classroom. Teachers can get started for free and invite students to join their library. Add text, images, audio and video and easily publish your books online.