Creative Writing Syllabus

Course Description:
This course is designed to give students the
opportunity to think and write creatively. This class is
the beginning for you to be a poet, a free- lance writer, a
story teller, an essayist, a non-fiction writer, or
whatever you choose to become as a writer. There
be many options presented to you. If you make
to write in this class you are assured a very good grade. This
exploring the different writing genres.

will
the effort
class is about

Projected Units of Study:

Autobiography
Poetry
Creative nonfiction
Short stories
Narrative fiction
Personal Narrative
Expository essay
Persuasive essay
Descriptive writing
Biographical writing
Novel writing
Restaurant reviews
Movie and music reviews
Projects see Moodle page
Readers Theatre script writing
Poetry and music
Course materials:
Pens/pencils
Spiral or Composition book to be used as a journal (see below)
Journal:
The purpose of the journal is to give you the opportunity to write every day. It is a
place for you to write and create dont worry about spelling, grammar, or flow. Just
write. You will be responsible for writing in your journal. Sometimes you will free-write
in your journals while other days you will respond to a provided prompt. I just want you
to write! Journals will be collected periodically as a means of accountability. I will let
you know in advance when they will be collected.
Class Blog:
You will also publish polished pieces on our class blog to share with the world. You will
be responsible for maintaining your page, uploading your finished pieces, and
following the guidelines weve discussed for being a smart and safe digital citizen. In
order to receive an A grade in the course you must upload your finished, revised
pieces to the blog once they have been approved by the teacher.

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Portfolio:
You will keep a folder in your google drive that will serve as your portfolio for this class.
In it you will place your completed and incomplete writings.
Intuition List:
As you begin your writing journey, keep a list of ideas that pop into your head,
interesting word combinations, story lines that are interesting that you see, or
vocabulary you might want to use in your writing. These lists you can keep in the back
of your journal.
Conferences:
We will conference regularly together on your pieces of writing. Revision and
excellence go hand in hand.
Tardies:
You must be in your seat when the bell rings to be considered on time.
Grading:
You will be graded on your journals (completing entries), written assignments,
participation, peer editing, writing projects, and personal progress. The grading scale
is based on a points system, and you will be given points for your work. If you hand in
all assignments and have made an effort to fulfill the assignments to your best
ability, you are guaranteed to get an excellent grade in this class. Doing your best
work assures a good grade. Not handing in assignments takes away from your overall
grade.
75% Daily Work Quizzes
20% Formal Writings and Assessments
5% Class Participation
Absences:
You must see me after youve been absent. I will make sure you have what you have
missed and any assignments you need.
Google Classroom
You will be able to access my class calendar (due dates) and any handouts used in
class, via the Google Classroom.
Expectations:
Be punctual
Be respectful of people and property
Be prepared
Be on task
Be kind

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Writing Project:
The writing project will be a student choice project. This project will be in addition to
our class work and writing. Time will be allotted for students to work independently or
in groups on their chosen project. I will spend a few days introducing various options to
the students before they begin working on a project. Topics may range from a large
biographical study of an ancestor with a photo story attached, a readers theatre
presentation (group work), a few chapters of a novel, or a childrens book with
illustrations for example. There are many options for the Writing Project
I am excited to get to know your child this semester and to share with them my love
for writing. Thank you for reviewing the course syllabus and the blogging guidelines.
Please contact me if you have questions or concerns.
Best,
Bryanna Currie, MEd.