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Creative Writing: Exploring Imagination and Craft
Brandy Dahlen and BE Education
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In this 15 week course, students will learn the basic elements of strong creative writing, as well as have the opportunity for collaboration and peer review.
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Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
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...
30 lessons//15 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction to Creative WritingCourse overview and objectivesLesson 2Introduction to different genres: fiction, poetry, and creative nonfictionWeek 2Lesson 3Finding Your VoiceLesson 4Writing exercise: Free writing to discover personal voiceWeek 3Lesson 5Techniques for generating creative ideasLesson 6Writing prompts and exercises to spark creativityWeek 4Lesson 7Introduction to narrative structure (beginning, middle, end)Lesson 8Developing plots and subplotsWeek 5Lesson 9Techniques for creating believable and compelling charactersLesson 10Character profiles and backstoriesWeek 6Lesson 11Importance of setting in storytellingLesson 12Techniques for vivid and immersive world-buildingWeek 7Lesson 13Understanding the concept of "show, don't tell"Lesson 14Techniques for showing through action, dialogue, and descriptionWeek 8Lesson 15Crafting natural and effective dialogueLesson 16Balancing dialogue with narrativeWeek 9Lesson 17Different points of view (first person, third person, omniscient, etc.)Lesson 18Choosing the right perspective for your storyWeek 10Lesson 19Introduction to poetic forms and structuresLesson 20Using imagery and metaphor in poetryWeek 11Lesson 21Exploring rhythm, meter, and sound in poetryLesson 22Techniques for finding your poetic voiceWeek 12Lesson 23Characteristics of creative nonfictionLesson 24Techniques for writing personal essays and memoirsWeek 13Lesson 25The importance of revising and editing in the writing processLesson 26Techniques for self-editing and peer feedbackWeek 14Lesson 27Introduction to flash fiction and micro writingLesson 28Techniques for writing concisely and powerfullyWeek 15Lesson 29Developing a final portfolio of your workLesson 30Presentation and celebration of student work
- 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.
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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The Creative Writing Coursebook: 40 Authors Share Advice and Exercises for Fiction and Poetry. Macmillan. Bell, Julia, 2019.
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
3 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of Toronto
JelenaMaster's Degree in History from University of Cambridge
Brandy DahlenMaster's Degree from Eastern Michigan University
Karimah Whitaker2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in History from Birmingham-Southern College
Brandy DahlenBachelor's Degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Karimah WhitakerNew to Outschool learners, use code BRANDYD2020 for $20 off your first class on Outschool. Let me know if you use this code :) Hi everyone! I am Brandy, and I lead BE Education. I have a master's degree in history from the University of...
Group Class
$500
for 30 classes2x per week, 15 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
2-6 learners per class
