Middle School Creative Writing (Grades 6-8: 4 Weeks)

Course Duration: 4 weeks

Instructor: Hartman

Format: Asynchronous 

Course Overview

Syllabus

This 4-week creative writing course will introduce students to various forms of creative writing and provide the opportunity to develop their own pieces. Each week, students will explore a different genre of writing, building skills in fiction, poetry, memoir writing and drama. 

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, students will:

1. Understand and practice different types of creative writing.

2. Apply techniques such as imagery, dialogue, structure, and tone.

3. Develop a unique voice and style in their writing.

4. Revise and polish a piece for submission to a publication or contest.

Week 1: Fiction Writing – Building Characters and Plot

Objectives:

• Learn the basics of storytelling: setting, character development, conflict, and plot.

• Create original characters and a short story outline.

Week 2: Poetry – Expressing Through Imagery and Sound

Objectives:

• Explore various forms of poetry: free verse, haikus, and sonnets.

• Practice using imagery, metaphor, and sound to convey emotion.

Week 3: Memoir Writing – Crafting Personal Narratives

Objectives:

• Understand the memoir genre and its focus on personal experience.

• Practice writing vivid, engaging narratives from real-life events.

• Learn to reflect on experiences and draw out meaningful themes.

Week 4: Drama

Objectives:

• Learn how playwriting differs from other forms of writing

• Write a scene for an original play

Communication

All communication will take place through Google Classroom. I will provide feedback on each assignment, and students are encouraged to ask questions or request additional guidance.

Resources

• Google Classroom for all assignments, announcements, and discussions.

• Access to selected readings and resources will be provided weekly.

Let’s dive into the creative world and start writing!