Hey, y'all!

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I have two classes happening on Outschool in December. These classes were taught during previous Writer Clubs, but if your child missed out on attending them before, maybe you can catch them on Outschool this month!

If you have an Outschool account, follow my teaching profile! All details for the upcoming classes are listed below. 

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Using Art to Drive a Story

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Dec. 9th from 2:30-4 Eastern for ages 10-14

Narrative art tells a story using visual images to ignite imaginations. Join us for this class, where we will use art to drive a story!

Students will:

- be tasked to pay attention to sensory details and identify how color, line, and movement are used to help tell stories.

- analyze two paintings by Claude-Joseph Vernet depicting two different landscapes: one calm and one stormy. (A Calm at a Mediterranean Port & A Storm on the Mediterranean Coast )

- write a narrative inspired by the two paintings.

- share their story with the group (if time allows).

The Cinquain: A Shape Poem!

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Dec. 16th from 2:30-4 Eastern for ages 9-13

Cinquain is a type of shape poem where a uniquely symmetrical shape takes form as the poem is created using an exact number of words on each of its 5 lines. This class will explore this popular form of poetry, much loved for its simplicity and descriptive language.

In this class, we will:

- learn what a cinquain poem is and how to write one
- brainstorm ideas for poem topics
- write cinquain poems
- share our poems with each other

The Clothed Mole Rat Magazine
Winter 2020 Issue

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We've officially launched the Winter 2020 Issue of The Clothed Mole Rat Magazine! Ten student contributors, ranging from 10 to 16, created all the content for this issue from the ground up, and it is SPECTACULAR.

It is 54 pages of goodness, including short stories, poetry, recipes, satire, artworks, photography, and more. It's not-to-be-missed-fun for the entire family. Give it a read, share it with your kids, and pass it along to friends. It's digital and free to everyone!

If you have a kid creative in your life interested in writing or creating artwork for publishing, shoot me a message. I have space for new Contributors starting in January!