monalisa Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 My dd14, who is an aspiring author, just finished a 6 week online class taught by Jennifer Trafton, author of The Rise and Fall of Mount Majestic and the recently released Henry and the Chalk Dragon. This was such an fantastic experience for my dd that I had to post a recommendation for anyone looking for online fiction writing for a child between 8 and 14. The class was asynchronous, all text based, and taught over the Schoology platform. The class she took was called Stories of Magic and Wonder, and she produced a great 6+ page fantasy story complete with illustrations of her characters and a map of the fantasy world. She enjoyed interacting with the other students as they wrote a class story and in other chat type exchanges (all without disclosure of their full names or any photos, so it would be safe for younger kids). The focus of the classes is about inspiring imagination and creativity, so there are no grades or corrections of spelling or grammar, but lots of encouragement and helpful feedback. Apparently this was the third of a four class series, but I didn't find out about the classes until shortly before this one. If you live in the Nashvile, TN, area these classes are also taught live. Here's the website & a little description from the classes page http://jennifertrafton.com/sleeping-giant-classes/ Is there an author inside of your child waiting to be awakened?From treasure maps to fantastical creatures, from play dough poems to larger-than-life characters, Sleeping Giant classes and workshops aim to stretch kids' imaginations and show them how fun writing can be! I teach at various locations in Nashville, Tennessee, as well as offering online classes to families near and far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3girls4me Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 We have taken classes with her locally for years and agree that they are excellent! She's such a great author and teacher and has inspired my daughter to love writing! We will be taking her classes again next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathkath Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 She is dynamite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 thanks for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scbusf Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 She is wonderful!!!!! Glad it was a good experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monalisa Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 Wish we lived close enough to take live classes from her! My dd got to meet Jennifer at the Midwest Homeschool Convention (she was in The Rabbit Room Press Booth), which was really fun for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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