Each week learners will be given a visual writing prompt. They will then have 20 minutes to use their imagination and creative writing skills to craft a short piece of fiction. Any format or genre will be acceptable. They may choose to write a narrative, poetry, or even a script for a play. At the end of our time, they may choose to share with the group. Assistance will be given as needed. If a one-on-one session would help your child further explore their writing talents, these can be made available. This class runs year-round. 

Class structure
At the beginning of each session, we will discuss a different creative writing format (narrative, poetry, script) and genre. However, writers are free to choose the format and genre they use. After a short lesson, learners will be shown either a photo or a silent video. This visual will be the jumping-off point for their work for the day.


Week of September 2nd: Poetry/Contemporary Fiction
Week of September 9th: Journal Entry (Fictional)/Science Fiction
Week of September 16th: Script/Fairy Tale
Week of September  23rd: Vignette/Adventure
Week of September 30th: Letter (Fictional)/Historical Fiction 
Week of October 7th: Narrative (Story-telling)/Realistic Fiction
Week of October 14th: Poetry/Fantasy
Week of October 21st: Argument (Fictional Persuasive Essay)/Science Fiction
Week of October 28th: Script/Ghost Story
Week of November 4th: Journal Entry/Tall Tale
Week of November 11th: Vignette/Historical Fiction
Week of November 18th: Letter (Fictional)/Thriller
Wake of November 25th: Script/Comedy
Week of December 2nd: Narrative/Mystery
Week of December 9th: Argument (Fictional Persuasive Essay)/Fantasy
Week of December 16th: Advertisement (Fictional)/Adventure

We'll be back in January!

Week of January 6th: Narrative/Science Fiction
Week of January 13th: Poetry/Adventure
Week of January 20th: Argument (Fictional Persuasive Essay)/Tall Tale
Week of January 27th: Letter (Fictional)/Comedy
Week of February 3rd: Vignette/Realistic Fiction
Week of February 10th: Journal Entry (Fictional)/Fantasy
Week of February 17th: Script/Mystery
Week of February 24th: Narrative/Thriller
Week of March 3rd: Poetry/Historical Fiction

Spring Break!

Week of March 17th: Argument (Fictional Persuasive Essay)/Ghost Story
Week of March 24th: Narrative/Fantasy
Week of March 31st: Script/Historical Fiction
Week of April 7th: Letter (Fictional)/Tall Tale
Week of April 14th: Poetry/Fairy Tale
Week of April 21st: Vignette/Fantasy
Week of April 28th: Advertisement (Fictional)/Tall Tale