Creative Writing
English and Language Arts is an important subject that pertains to far more than a student’s performance academically. Our Public Speaking and Creative Writing Classes not only introduce students to commonly overlooked concepts and skills in average school curriculums but also exposes them to real-world situations or occasions in which these strategies and tips will come in handy! We are excited to give students the ability to get creative and express themselves with weekly assignments, the opportunity to virtually present their pieces and ideas, as well as become published authors on our website and social media! These courses aim to build student’s confidence and empower them to use their voice to promote change and make a difference in the world!
Classes will be held once a week on Tuesdays on Zoom as followed:
5-6 pm
Week 1: Telling A Story
Telling A Story
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The Importance of Vocabulary - Vocab 1
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How To Use A Thesaurus and Why?
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What Is An Anecdote?
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Creative “Lies”
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The Power Of Exaggeration
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3 Lie Anecdote
Week 4: Captivating Your Audience
Captivating Your Audience
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Vocab 4
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The Plot, Character Development, And Build Up
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Why A Hook?
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Narrative Causality Sketches
Week 2: Art In Different Forms
Art In Different Forms
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Vocab 2
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Freedom Within Rubrics
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Types of Lyrics
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Music Sketches
Week 5: A Complete Piece
A Complete Piece
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Vocab 5
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Putting It All Together
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Sketch Short Story
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Self-Editing, Peer-Review, And Personalized Constructive Criticism
Week 3: Parts Of A Story
Parts Of A Story
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Vocab 3
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What Makes A “Good” Story?
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Characterization
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Portrait Sketches
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Place Sketches
Week 6: Making it Your Own
Making It Your Own
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Vocab 6
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Pick Your Perspective
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Organizing Literacy Devices And Theme
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Structure And Chronology
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Thematic Time Short Story
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Self-Editing, Peer-Review, And Personalized Constructive Criticism
Week 7: Reflection
Reflection
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What Have You Learned?
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Future Uses
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Express Yourself Simply
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Reflective Poem - Express Your Experience