Northstar Academy

Creative Writing

Course name and abbreviation:

Creative writing crwr201

Grade Level:

10-12

Summary of course content and activities:

This course will provide students with the opportunity to write creatively! It provides “how to “information for those who require help as well as providing an opportunity to experiment with writing. Units of study include: short story writing, advertisement writing, poetry, and play writing.

Who should be taking this course? For whom is this course designed and intended?

Students who enjoy writing or would like to focus on creative writing.

Philosophy statement for and/or behind teaching this course:

God, whose creative hand is evident in all languages, has given us the gift of expressing ourselves creatively with written language. One of the ways He has chosen to communicate with us is through the written language of the Bible. He has given us the ability to use and express ourselves with words in the image of God. He has given us the gift of language so that we might reflect His image and share Him with others as He has shared Himself with us.

Major course goals:

The students will:
  • Create a short story
  • Understand the rules for dialogue
  • Create an advertisement
  • Express in writing, opinions
  • Write four different types of poetry
  • Understand how to include voice and point of view in writing
  • Understand and utilize rules of play writing

Pre-requisite(s):

Grade 9 L.A.

Number of credits that this course is worth:

3

Materials and resources provided by NSA, purchased by student, and/or recommended:

Provided by NSA:

 none

Purchased by student:

 none

Recommended but not required:

 dictionary, thesaurus

Forecasted amount of time required to complete each week’s lesson:

Each week’s lessons will require 200 minutes.

Description of student evaluations, quizzes, and tests:

Weekly assignments     50% of mark
Two tests                        20% of mark
Final project                   15% of mark
Participation                   15% of mark

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