Introduction to Creative Writing

Course#:  01062001
Credit Type:  ELECTIVE
Credit:  Half Year
College Credit:  No
Grade Level:  06-08
Description:  This course is an introduction to the art of creative writing and publishing. Class participants will write and revise pieces in a number of genres including personal essays, short stories, poetry, drama, and fairy tales among other alternative genres. The focus of this class will be on various processes for creating and using mentor texts as inspiration. Students will learn from each other, providing and listening to feedback while learning to engage in a supportive, creative community that empowers individual curiosity and artistic risk-taking.