This is a great class for students who enjoy telling stories and new (weekly) topics. Every meeting's theme (and writing tips) are student/parent requested. My message box is open 24/7 for lesson requests, one-on-one writing feedback, one-on-one assistance with individual writing struggles, prompt requests, etc. 

Structure for each meeting: 

Opening Time:
- 'Flex' Time - This is where students can discuss their weekly writing and ask any questions they may have
 
Lesson Time: Time for some stories linked to our topics and helpful writing tips.

Writing Time:
This is the student's free time - They can write short stories, add to longer stories, fan fiction, flash fiction, micro fiction, novellas, poems, songs, scripts, artwork for stories, storyboarding, character building, etc. 

Share Time:
In-class sharing is optional.

Current Topic Requests: 

November: 
20th - 26th: Western - Writing Activities for Writer's Block
27th - 3rd: Historical Science Fiction - Dialogue Assistance

December: 
4th - 10th: Animal Main Characters (Genre Survey) - Character Bios
11th - 17th: Multicultural Main Characters (Genre Survey)  - Simple Language vs. Elegance
18th - 24th: Dystopian - Beginning Stories
25th - 31st: Main Genres vs. Subgenres -  Abbreviations, Compound Words, Acronyms, etc. - Do and Don't

January: 
1st - 7th: Fantasy (TBA) - Establishing The Theme
8th - 14th: Horror (TBA) - Character Roles and Break Stereotypes
15th - 21st:  Adventure (TBA) - Elevating Settings
22nd - 28th:  Children Stories and Teaching Morals/Lessons
29th - 4th: Mystery (TBA) - Rising Action and Increasing Suspense

February: 
5th - 11th:  Thriller (TBA) - Convincing Conclusions
12th - 18th: Historical Fiction (TBA) - Conflict: Big & Small
19th - 25th: Suspense (TBA) - Novel Writing
26th - 4th: Romance (TBA) - Novella Writing

March: 
5th - 11th: Mythology (TBA) - Short Stories
12th - 18th: Historical Fiction (TBA) - Narrative Nonfiction
19th - 25th: Fantasy (TBA) - Backstories
26th - 1st: Romance (TBA) - Poetry

April: 
2nd - 8th: Mystery (TBA) - Writing Research
9th - 15th: Suspense (TBA) - Screenwriting
16th - 22nd: Adventure (TBA) - Points of View
23rd - 29th:  Horror (TBA) - Plot Twists
30th - 6th:  Science Fiction (TBA) - Character Dialogue and Interactions

May: 
7th - 13th: Mythology (TBA) - Metaphors
14th - 20th:  Thriller (TBA) - Editing, Deleting, and Fluff
21st - 27th: Suspense (TBA) - Show, Don't Tell
28th - 3rd:  Fantasy (TBA) - Using Our Senses 

June: 
4th - 10th: Mystery (TBA) - Activities for Writer's Block
11th - 17th:  Mythology (TBA) - Collaborating
18th - 24th: Adventure (TBA) - Weaving Adjectives
25th - 1st: Romance (TBA) - Establishing Character Emotions

July: 
2nd - 8th: Thriller (TBA) - The Use of Strong Verbs
9th - 15th: Historical Fiction (TBA) - Nouns vs. Pronouns vs. Descriptive Nouns
16th - 22nd: Horror (TBA) - Publishing
23rd - 29th: Science Fiction (TBA) - Punctuation
30 - 5th:  Fantasy (TBA) - Writing Prompts

August: 
6th - 12th: Mystery (TBA) - Creating Character Careers
13th - 19th: Science Fiction (TBA) - Non-Human Characters
20th - 26th: Adventure (TBA) - Juxtaposition
27th - 2nd:  Mythology (TBA) - Working with Symbolism

September: 
3rd - 9th: (Thriller) TBA - Creating Writing Goals
10th - 16th: Fantasy (TBA) - Anthologies
17th - 23rd: Romance (TBA) - Fan Fiction Writing
24th - 30th:  Horror (TBA) - Writing Activities

October: 
1st - 7th: Mythology (TBA) - Narration
8th - 14th: Historical Fiction (TBA) - Thesis Fun and Helpful Tips
15th - 21st:  Suspense (TBA) - Irony
22nd - 28th: Adventure (TBA) - Figurative Language
29th - 4th: Horror (TBA) - Foreshadowing

November: 
5th - 11th: Mystery (TBA) - Different Characters and Development
12th - 18th: Thriller (TBA) - Onomatopoeia
19th - 25th: Suspense (TBA) - Personification
26th - 2nd: Historical Fiction (TBA) - Satire

December: 
3rd - 9th: Romance (TBA) - Creating Subplots
10th - 16th: Science Fiction (TBA) - Descending Action
17th - 23rd: Mythology (TBA) - Writing Activities
24th - 30th:  Fantasy (TBA) - Creating a Writing Signature