Creative Writing: Finding the Author in YOU

This is a 50 minute 1 on 1 class intended to meet twice a week for 6 weeks. It is designed to be an environment where students in grades 6 thru 9 can feel comfortable to explore their own ideas, build skill and confidence, and create their own short story through collaboration, guidance, and encouragement. 

In each session, we will discuss:
       *  The elements of creative writing
       *  Plot structure and character development
       *  Examples of literary devices used by other authors such as
               -imagery
               -metaphors and similes
               -personification
               - allusions
               -symbolism
               -irony
               - foreshadowing and suspense.
               - precision of language and use of synonyms
Once students have begun writing their story, we will also discuss grammar and mechanics (based on student's writing). Some possible topics would include:
               - proper placement of commas
               - fragments and run-ons
               - clarity of pronouns and their antecedents
       
In between sessions, students will be expected to add to their stories and make revisions which will be discussed in the following session.