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Creative Writing Program Overview – Hughes Academy

The Creative Writing program at Hughes Academy is designed to help students grow as confident, skilled, and imaginative writers. Using the EBW (Evidence-Based Writing) Approach, students develop essential writing skills while exploring a wide variety of creative formats.

Key Focus Areas:

Through the EBW Approach, students receive focused instruction and practice in:

• Expository Writing
  
  

• Narrative Writing
  
  

• Persuasive/Argumentative Writing
  
  

• Research Skills
  
  

• Understanding Audience & Purpose
  
  

• Editing & Revision Techniques
  
  

Engaging and Creative Learning Units:

Students explore these writing skills through interactive and engaging units such as:

• Short Stories
  
  

• “Who Done It?” Mystery Writing
  
  

• Project-Based Learning
  
  

• Graphic Organizers
  
  

• Game Boards
  
  

• Escape Rooms
  
  

• And other innovative, hands-on activities
  
  

This dynamic and student-centered course not only builds writing proficiency, but also fosters creativity, critical thinking, and a love for storytelling.