Title of Course:   Creative Writing and Publishing

Name of Supervising Teacher:  Dickison and Shearer

Anticipated Cost:  Free                                                Number of Students:  15-20

Description:

“You don’t write because you want to say something.  You write because you have something to say.” -F. Scott Fitzgerald

This is awriting course that will expose students to various styles of creative writing.  Students will read excerpts and selections of famous authors in order to understand the variety of techniques they may use in their own writing. Throughout the course students will be writing and sharing writing in order to fine tune their skills. Students will work through the writing process in order to generate a collection of creative writing to be published in a book displaying the entire class’ work.  Potential guest speakers (local, published authors) are expected.  Published book will be featured in this year’s “Celebration of Learning.”

Educational Objectives (College / Career Readiness Focus):

1.    Understand the writing process 

2.    Utilize / improve creative writing techniques.

3.    Publish writing

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