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* Creative Writing: Exploring Imagination and Craft

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Ages 12-17
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This transformative course empowers writers to hone their craft and unlock creative potential. Through collaborative workshops and personalized feedback, you'll refine your storytelling abilities and bring your unique narrative to life.
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4.9
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(634 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 15 weeks
2-6 learners per class
45 min

What's included

15 live meetings
11 hrs 15 mins in-class hours
Homework
included
Assessment
included
Grading
included

Class Experience

US Grade 8 - 11
This transformative course empowers aspiring writers to hone their craft and unlock their creative potential. Through collaborative workshops and personalized feedback, you'll refine your storytelling abilities and bring your unique narratives to life. Enroll now and embark on an unforgettable voyage of self-discovery and literary expression.

This course is designed to introduce students to the art of creative writing, focusing on developing their skills in various genres, including fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Through a combination of lectures, writing exercises, workshops, and peer reviews, students will learn to harness their imagination, develop their unique voices, and refine their writing craft. By the end of the course, students will have a portfolio of their work and a deeper understanding of the creative writing process.

Course Objectives:
Develop an understanding of different genres of creative writing.
Enhance skills in narrative structure, character development, and descriptive writing.
Foster creativity and originality in writing.
Cultivate the ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
Create a portfolio of polished creative writing pieces.

This course emphasizes active participation, peer collaboration, and the iterative process of writing and revising. Students will have opportunities to explore various genres and styles, receive feedback, and refine their craft throughout the course.

Learning Goals

Develop an understanding of different genres of creative writing.
Enhance skills in narrative structure, character development, and descriptive writing.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
15 Lessons
over 15 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction to Creative Writing
 Course overview and objectives 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Finding Your Voice
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Techniques for generating creative ideas
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Introduction to narrative structure (beginning, middle, end)
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The Creative Writing Coursebook: 40 Authors Share Advice and Exercises for Fiction and Poetry. ‎ Macmillan. Bell, Julia, 2019.

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Missouri Teaching Certificate
Chidimma
Master's Degree in Computer Science from Maryville University
Chidimma
Master's Degree in Education from University of Toronto
Jelena
Master's Degree in History from University of Cambridge
Brandy Dahlen
Master's Degree from Eastern Michigan University
Karimah Whitaker
Master's Degree in History from Northwestern University
Linford
Master's Degree in Religious Studies from Yale University
Linford
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Rutgers University
Chidimma
Bachelor's Degree in History from Birmingham-Southern College
Brandy Dahlen
Bachelor's Degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Karimah Whitaker
Bachelor's Degree from Middle East Technical University
Maya
Bachelor's Degree in History from Millersville University
Linford
Hi! I’m Karimah. I am an AP authorized teacher.  I’m also a mom of four, global citizen, ardent traveler, and communications specialist of 25 years. I’m originally from Alabama but call Raleigh, NC home for now. I’ve spent 15 years traveling and working abroad, primarily in journalism, communications, and marketing. Among the many roles I’ve assumed, I’ve worked as a teacher, AP teacher, university instructor, coach, trainer, consultant, curriculum developer, and evaluator.

It goes without saying that my professional passion is helping others effectively communicate – whether through a speech, essay, presentation, or ad. My methodology springs from a singular truth; great communication is about understanding the motivations of the receiver and what you want the end result to be. Once you’re able to understand that, everything else will fall into place!

I’ve had immense fun seeing my students bloom into effective communicators. When it “clicks”, there’s an excitement in their eyes, which I look forward to seeing in each of my students’ eyes here!

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