{"product_id":"storytellers-6-week-bootcamp-summer-2026-5th-8th","title":"Storytellers 6-week Bootcamp, SUMMER 2026, 5th-8th","description":"\u003cp\u003e$200 covers the entire course. Additional materials recommended but not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimes and dates subject to change if you purchase this class before April 1st, 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWednesdays @ 10 am CST (Each class will last 60-75 minutes.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJune 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudent Minimum: 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructor Simmons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eOnce you purchase the class and fill out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfL-8bewH84FYgNmmLrm0ch2B_BiLW1-vNn7XE47i3ocdZH_A\/viewform?usp=sharing\u0026amp;ouid=100890569471905385801\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS REGISTRATION FORM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, we will email you the Google Classroom code. That's where you'll find your link to Zoom, etc. If you register fewer than 24 hours before the first class starts, the class recording will be made available to you. Contact us if you wish to begin later in the semester. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested age: 10-14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested Material (optional): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iew.com\/portable-walls-for-structure-and-style-students?ref=AMYLEEBELL\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePortable Walls for Structure and Style\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(This is an affiliate link. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/164AccuBRkcrhrT-fZyOADXqI3aJrt6F4SzXPpkWIdHY\/edit?usp=sharing\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead more here.\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bootcamp is the perfect bootcamp for students who have previous experience with the IEW writing method and would love to spend six weeks flexing their creative muscles. Throughout this course, students will learn how storytelling and structure are related and how storytelling is enhanced by structure. Each week, students will be challenged to imagine and develop tales inspired by fables, literature, and their own imaginations. While prior IEW experience is recommended, it is not required. If your child has no prior IEW experience, please \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crescenza.studio\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e to schedule a 30-minute Key Word Outline Basics private lesson prior to the start of bootcamp. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA printable PDF will be provided for use during this course. No additional curriculum is required, but the purchase of the Structure and Style Portable Walls is highly recommended (linked above).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 1 -  Key Word Outlining \u0026amp; the Story Sequence Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the first week, students focus on the basics of key word outlining. They learn to analyze a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esource text, identify key words, extract essential facts, and highlight interesting details. These skills lay the groundwork for essay writing and storytelling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition, students explore creative writing by transforming a classic fable through detail. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing the fable as a framework, students craft their own unique stories by adding depth and detail to the original tale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 2 - Story Sequence Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis week, students explore creative writing by reimagining a classic fable through fresh characters and a unique setting. Using the fable as a framework, students craft their own unique stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 3 - Story Sequence Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis week, students explore creative writing by reimagining a classic fable through fresh conflict. Using the fable as a framework, students craft their own unique stories by taking the original characters on a new adventure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 4 - Writing from Pictures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents learn to analyze a set of images, determine the central fact or main idea communicated, and create an imaginative story that follows the progression of each image.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 5 - Writing from Pictures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor our second week of the Writing from Pictures unit, students are challenged to imagine and create their own images before constructing a story that follows the development of their image series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 6 - Popcorn \u0026amp; Presentations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents are encouraged to arrive for our final week prepared to share their creations. Each student will have the opportunity to present a story written during this bootcamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo see \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crescenza.studio\/pages\/faq\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einstructor credentials, check out our FAQ page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnline classes meet via Zoom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a student is unable to complete the class for some reason, they will still have access to the videos. :)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51006655856946,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/5776\/9010\/files\/StorytellersBootcamp.png?v=1774382792","url":"https:\/\/www.crescenza.studio\/products\/storytellers-6-week-bootcamp-summer-2026-5th-8th","provider":"Crescenza Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}