The Introduction to Creative Writing course will allow students in grades 9 & 10 to dabble in several genres of nonfiction and fiction writing. The class will use mentor texts in a workshop model to develop students' writing abilities across specific genres, such as memoirs, poetry, fairy tales, etc. Students will have the opportunity to tap their creative brains to write ideas and stories, and use real author strategies to develop them into completed, publishable work. Each unit will allow students the opportunity to practice, edit, revise, and submit final written work. Students will also practice expanding their creativity through the use of daily journal prompts, small group discussion, and large group sharing.