Creative Writing
Course Length:
One semester
Course Description:
This creative writing course will develop observation and reflection skills as well as develop the creative use of grammar in the writing process. Students will hone skills as they utilize a variety of technology to write for a variety of audiences, share writing with others, and give constructive feedback to peers. This is not a course to write for only yourself or to avoid communicating with a variety of peers. Students will study excellent creative writing in books of their choice.
Prerequisites:
English I
Comprehensive Syllabus:
Required Materials:
Student-selected novels or creative nonfiction, student-selected children’s literature, and other built-in course materials
Specific Technical/Software Requirements in Addition to General Requirements:
Please review the general original credit software requirements at http://mtda.link/techreq
This specific course requires access to a microphone, speakers, and headphones for a computer.
Course Availability (subject to resource and teacher availability):
Fall: available
Spring: available
Lead Teacher:
Roger Scruggs, Helena High School, roger.scruggs@montanadigitalacademy.org