G4–5 Writing Workshop: The Hero’s Journey – Adventure Writing

Course Overview Every great story begins with a hero, a challenge, and a journey filled with obstacles and transformation. In this adventure writing course designed for Grades 4–5, students will explore the classic structure of The Hero’s Journey—a timeless storytelling framework used in myths, fantasy novels, and blockbuster movies. Young writers will learn how to plan and write their own original adventure stories by following each stage of the hero’s path: from the “Call to Adventure” to the “Return Home.” Along the way, they’ll build strong writing skills, vivid description, and narrative confidence. Why Choose This Course This course combines creativity with structure—helping students turn big ideas into well-organized, engaging stories. Writers will: Understand and apply the 12 stages of the Hero’s Journey Strengthen story structure, dialogue, and paragraph writing Learn how to create dynamic characters, conflict, and transformation Gain confidence in planning, drafting, and revising longer pieces What Students Will Do Read and analyze famous hero stories (myths, legends, and fiction excerpts) Create their own hero character, sidekick, villain, and mission Plan a full adventure story using a Hero’s Journey story map Write and revise chapters or scenes each week Share selected pieces in a final “Author’s Showcase” Who This Course Is For Students in Grades 4–5 who enjoy adventure, fantasy, or epic storytelling Young writers looking to improve organization, pacing, and descriptive writing Families seeking a creative and skill-focused writing course Course Highlights Step-by-step story building using the Hero’s Journey model Weekly creative prompts that spark ideas and deepen storytelling Peer and teacher feedback to strengthen writing and confidence Final project: A complete short adventure story or illustrated storybook ⚔️ Join us on an unforgettable journey into imagination—where every student becomes the hero of their own story!