Understand the difference between fiction, nonfiction, and creative nonfiction writing
Become familiar with different types of creative nonfiction writing
Gain practice brainstorming, planning, and drafting a creative nonfiction piece
Gain practice in writing your own short creative nonfiction piece
Learn how to shift from general explanation to descriptive detail (“show, don’t tell”)
Learn how to appeal to the five senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell) in writing
Learn how to use analogies (metaphor and simile) to make engaging descriptions
Gain practice in revising and editing a piece of writing purposefully and effectively
Learn how to create a captivating title

I have a Ph.D. in English and have been a professor of communication and education for two decades, during which time I have directed writing and speaking programs at some of the most prestigious colleges in the US. I have published two international award-winning academic books on writing education and have been recognized with several university-wide and national teaching and leadership awards. Most importantly, I LOVE to teach. I bring to this class robust experience teaching writing and a love of helping young people build confidence in using their voices. I began my career teaching middle school creative writing and am thrilled to return to working with this age group.

수업 외 주당 1 - 2 시간
Homework
빈도: Available upon request
피드백: Available upon request
세부 내용: Students will be encouraged outside of camp to continue the writing activity started in camp each day. Students should aim for at least 20-30min per day, but may write more if they choose.
Assessment
빈도: Available upon request
세부 내용: Students will receive informal verbal feedback on aspects of their work in progress from me and other campers if they choose to share it during the optional time in the last part of the hour. (Students will not be required to share their work.) Students who would like more comprehensive feedback on their final drafts can request a written evaluation that will be provided within one week of the completion of camp.