CREATIVE WRITING
Creative Writing helps students develop techniques used by good writers use to create an interesting story with memorable characters in an intriguing setting, written in a unique descriptive style.
While students work on their techniques, they also expand on their ability to think creatively and to express themselves in English.
Through these knowledge and skills, students will be able to refine their writing skills and identify their own writing style.
Program Objectives
Develop Writing Skills
Refine structure, setting, character development
and tone
Confidence in writing
and sharing their voice
Learning Values
Novice
Semester 1
(September - November)
Fundamentals of Creative Writing
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Structure of a story
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Point of view Writing
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Writing Drills
Semester 2
(December - February)
Building Character
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Character crafting
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Understanding Purpose
Semester 3
(March - May)
Refining Your Writing
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Imagery and Conflict
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Fiction vs non-fiction writing
Advanced
Semester 1
(September - November)
Fundamentals of Creative Writing
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Five-act Structure for Story Writing
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Script Workshop
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Writing Drills
Semester 2
(December - February)
Building Character
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Writing with perspective
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Writing Dialogue
Semester 3
(March - May)
Refining Your Writing
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Using similes and metaphors
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Exploring themes and genres