Creative Writing

CREATIVE WRITING 1 (303210CH)

Quarter Course (1/2 unit), Grade Level(s): 9-12

NCAA Core GPA Approved

Students in Creative Writing 1 will read and write every day to develop their creative writing skills and imagination. Reading selections draw from contemporary poems, novels, and short stories. Students will compose original pieces of poetry, short prose, song lyrics, personal essays, and short stories. Sharing and revisions will be important components of the class, and students will submit their work to a variety of contests and publications. Students will be graded on participation and satisfactory completion of assigned work, as well as the submission of a writing portfolio.

CREATIVE WRITING 2 (303211CH)

Quarter Course (1/2 unit), Grade Level(s): 10-12

NCAA Core GPA Approved

This second-level creative writing course is for students who enjoyed writing in their beginning course and desire to continue their growth by reading and writing each day. Students will share, revise, and submit their writing to both the teacher and various publications. As this course builds upon Creative Writing 1, students will add pieces of their original writing to their writing portfolios. Students will write in a variety of genres including, but not limited to, poetry, essay, short story, plays, monologues, etc. Students will focus on the craft of writing and are expected to read and write with enthusiasm, work with extended group and individual projects, and explore all their creative potential.