Creative writing is designed to aid students in their creative expression. Students will explore the basic elements of writing including voice, tone, dialogue, setting, and plot. They will also work on using descriptive and figurative language. Students will read a variety of mentor texts and essays, as well as view videos, on writing craft and literary conventions in order to develop the essential tools to effectively analyze and write various pieces including a memoir, fictional narrative, several pieces of poetry, and a children’s book.
Course materials: A variety of online resources
Standards met: This course can be taken for Language Arts elective credit only.
Credit: 0.5
Honors Opportunity: Yes
Prerequisites: None—this course is appropriate for students at all levels.
Course Descriptions
- Course Information
- -Math Courses
- CORE COURSES
- -Essential Math
- -Beginning Algebra
- -Algebra 1.5 A & B
- -Applied Statistics
- -Sketchpad Geometry A & B
- -Sketchpad Geometry Survey
- -Geometry A & B
- -Algebra 2 A & B
- -Algebra 2 with Statistics A & B
- MATH ELECTIVES
- -Intro to Computer Programming
- -Discrete Mathematics
- -Preparing for Post-Secondary Math
- -Precalculus A & B
- -Calculus A & B (AP)
- -Science Courses
- -Language Arts Courses
- CORE COURSES
- -Essential Language Arts
- -Myths and Legends A & B
- -Explorations in Literature A & B
- -British Literature
- -American Literature Survey A & B
- -American Literature A & B
- -English Survey A & B
- -World Literature A & B
- LANGUAGE ARTS ELECTIVES
- -Journalism
- -Creative Writing
- -Research Learning
- -Effective Writing
- -Social Studies Courses
- -Arts Courses
- -Health/PE Courses
- -World Language Courses
- -Post-Secondary Planning & Community-Based Learning
- CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) COURSES
- -Work Skills
- -Work Experience
- -Intro to Health Sciences
- -Medical Terminology
- CAREER DEVELOPMENT COURSES
- -Career and Educational Planning
- -Guided Study
- -Student Leadership
- -Intro to Mouse Squad
- COLLEGE READINESS COURSES
- -Study Skills
- -Online Learning Skills
- -Academic Enrichment Workshops
- -Special Education Courses
- -ELL Courses
Fall Semester begins September 4. Confirmed enrollments accepted through September 5.
