English
Creative Writing: Fun Fiction Writing Course- FLEX Class
Good creative writing is a practice of imagination, appreciation, critical awareness, imitation, and experimentation. It is developed in conversation with the models of fine writing. Students will write to develop their imaginative skills..
10-15
year olds
1-10
learners per class
$210
Charged upfront
$21 per week
Flexible schedule
Over 10 weeks
No live meetings
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Description
Class Experience
Creative Writing Good creative writing is a practice of imagination, appreciation, critical awareness, imitation, and experimentation. It is developed in conversation with the models of fine writing that precede us, through experiment and exercises. Students will read, assess, and sometimes imitate exemplary pieces of fiction, poetry, and drama. We’ll focus on how writers do what they do, as well as the why and what of specific techniques, literary modes, and strategies of language. In this...
Good creative writing is a practice of imagination, appreciation, critical awareness, imitation, and experimentation. It is developed in conversation with the models of fine writing that precede us, through experiment and exercises. Students will read, assess, and sometimes imitate exemplary pieces of fiction, poetry, and drama. We’ll focus on how writers do what they do, as well as the why and what of specific techniques, literary modes, and strategies of language. I
About the Director: Cheryl R. Carter is a busy homeschooling mother, author, speaker and a college professor with a passion to help others write well. She teaches English and Creative Writing classes and has written broadly on a variety of subjects. She is the author of several books including Organize Your Life, Essential Writing Skills for the College Bound Student, Inspire the Writer in Your Child and Organize Your AD/HD Child. In addition to writing fiction and poetry in her spare time, she blogs regularly on issues of clarity in written communication and the family. She has a BA in English Literature and a MFA in Creative Writing and has done graduate study in Special Education. She has a Certificate in College Admission from Columbia University. She has also written literary guides and won academic awards for her writing. Her books have been translated into Hebrew, German, Czech and Polish are selling well internationally. Carter's curriculum and writing classes focus on equipping students with the vital skills for lifetime communication success. Her curriculum and classes are marked by a sense of depth yet simplicity that nurture a love of writing in students. She has also worked in the area of racial equity with nonprofit groups and is skilled in conflict resolution. Carter enjoys teaching almost as much as she enjoys learning. Her enthusiasm is contagious; she enjoys inspiring her students to think, learn and grow!
Weekly assignments -approximately 1-3 hours a week
Students should have journals and access to Google docs or Word to submit assignments
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Written assessment of writing
No live meetings, and maybe some time outside of class.
Students will use the book Spilled Ink by Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter.
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Collegiate Learning instructors (AKA Cheryl Carter Creative Classroom) teach writing, reading, publishing and critical thinking skills to K-12 students. The mission of Collegiate Learning is to prepare learners to do well in higher education....
