Learners will build a writing habit.
Learners will discuss and practice writing.
Learners will explore themselves as writers.

I have a BA in Creative Writing. I have taken and continue to take writing classes to improve my writing expertise. I have written extensively in my life. I love to write and want to share that love of writing with students. There was a time in my life when teachers told me I couldn't write because my writing didn't fit into the "box" they believed Writing was. I have since learned that all authors have their own writing style, technique, and process and that the process that works best for you, the author, is the best process. I want to share this understanding with students and help them discover their own process.

Homework Offered
Weekly Homework:
- Read assigned pages (About 40 pages - these pages are activities and prompts as well as tips and tricks, they are a fast read)
- at least 30 minutes of writing each day (It is okay to skip a day or two if necessary)
--- Writing prompts will be in the book. Learners may choose which writing prompts they want to respond to. 
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Informal Assessment: Available by request - based on class participation
-- Informal assessments are written reports
Formal Assessment: Available by request - based on turned in writing assignments
-- Formal assessments may be written reports and/or a letter grade
Grades Offered

Required Book: 
Rip the Page! Adventures in Creative Writing by Karen Benke
https://www.amazon.com/Rip-Page-Adventures-Creative-Writing/dp/1590308123/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Rip+the+Page&qid=1628183863&sr=8-1

Optional Addition: 
Rip All The Pages! 52 Tear-Out Adventures For Creative Writers
https://www.amazon.com/Rip-All-Pages-Tear-Out-Adventures/dp/1611806577/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Rip+the+Page&qid=1628183863&sr=8-2