Creative Writing

Prerequisite: Completion of English 3 or a ‘B’ or higher in both semesters of English 2.

This course is focused on developing students’ identities and skills as writers of fiction, poetry, and other creative forms. Potential written products include short stories, poems, screenplays, and a student choice project, as well as a final portfolio. Integral to the course is the idea of a “writing community,” as students support each other through collaboration, peer review, writers’ workshop, and portfolio showcase. Course expectations will include daily in-class writing, working with mentor texts, peer review, and revision. Students should also expect independent and collaborative work outside of class.