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Hello!
Welcome to the Senior Creative Writing course info page! Check out the sections below to learn more about what this class is about, what we'll read/do in class, how the class is structured, and why I think you should sign up for it.
Check out the video below for a more in-depth look on what the class is all about
Creative Writing Video.mp4
What will we Read?
What will we Read?
In addition to some short stories and personal narrative style essays, we'll read a few different novels throughout the course of the year.
Crying In H-Mart--Michelle Zauner
There There--Tommy Orange
Fahrenheit 451--Ray Bradbury
Book Clubs/Choose Your Own Novels!
How Is the class structured?
How Is the class structured?
Semester 1
Semester 1
–Overview of the foundational genres and styles:
–Creative Nonfiction
–Fiction
–Poetry
Semester 2
Semester 2
–Independent study of your genre of choice
Form writing groups based on common interests
–Focus on reading from a variety of authors in your selected genre and creating a portfolio of work
Examples of class activities
Examples of class activities
Book Clubs
Book Clubs
Pick a novel with your group
Meet weekly and discuss your reactions to the story
Writing Groups
Writing Groups
Get into groups based on shared writing interests (fiction, poetry, memoir, etc)
Share your work with one another, do practice prompts together in class, write and revise individual work
Creative Projects
Creative Projects
Express your ideas about a novel/story/theme in creative ways using a variety of formats/mediums
Projects include (but are not limited to): Playlists, Podcasts and videos, visual art, digital multimedia
About me
I've been a teacher here at Skyview for the last 12 years. This is my 6th year teaching Creative Writing, and it is one of my favorite classes to teach. I'm in the 900 wing, so come say hi and ask me any questions about the course if you're interested!
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