Week 1
Lesson 1
The Writing Process
In this class, students will introduce themselves and review the writing process and elements of a story. 
Lesson 2
Plot Structure
In this class, students will dissect a story and then plan out the structural elements of their own story. 
Lesson 3
Setting: Simile and Metaphor
In this class, students will recognize similes and metaphor in a story and then apply simile and metaphor to their own stories. 
Lesson 4
Character: Motivation
In this class, students will learn about what the character wants, what the character needs and how the character grows.  
Lesson 5
Dialogue
In this class, students will learn how to write dialogue and how and when to use dialogue in a story.
 Week 2
Lesson 6
Points of View
In this class, students will learn about the various points of view and how and when to use them in a story.
Lesson 7
Word Choice
In this class, students will look at their stories using the CUPS (Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation and Spelling Method) focusing on Usage (word choice)
Lesson 8
Critique Groups
In this class, students will share writing with their classmates and receive feedback.  Students are not required to share, but are encouraged to. 
Lesson 9
Revisions
In this class, students will revise their piece using the feedback provided by the other students and the teacher.  
Lesson 10
Submissions
In this class, students will learn about the submission process authors go through for contests and publication and format their piece.