Creative Writing

In this one semester course, students will: develop a regular writing practice, share their writing, attempt to publish their writing, give and receive peer feedback, craft writing in various genres, and explore creativity. This course is meant to build a supportive community in the classroom and in the school where teens develop and share their own voices, and provide an audience for other teens to do the same.

There is a strong focus in this course on developing Common Core State Standards in writing, reading, speaking, and listening. On-going activities include: daily writing, in-class reading, group discussions, group projects, writing portfolio development, and analytical viewing of visual media.

Duration: Semester

Pre-requisites: None

Credits: 0.5 (0.5 English credit; may repeat for credit; may also be used to make up credits for English F/NC or INC grade )

Grade Level: 10 - 12

Teacher: Alison Ersfeld (ersfelda@edmonds.wednet.edu)