Creative & Persuasive Writing
Explore the World of Writing and Literature with us!
* ESSAY DEVELOPMENT *
Students will learn to include thoughtful details into their writing, and learn to elaborate on points by using writing strategies that describe the scene instead of simply telling. They will develop real-life skills of learning to clearly communicate their thoughts by ordering them in a comprehensive way.
By the end of the course, they will have mastered the skill of explaining details simply, yet maturely.
Make your writing come to life! Join us today and start your creative adventure!
Meet the Teachers
Hi! My name is Eva, and I am currently a sophomore at Valley Christian High School.
I enjoy writing short stories in my free time, mostly nonfiction based on my own life and
my experiences, such as my travels and
reflecting on what I’ve seen.
In 2023, I won the Scholastic Writing Silver Key, and recently in 2024 I was a finalist in the Narrative Short Story High School Contest. I have also tutored elementary and junior high kids on reading comprehension and writing.
Hi!! My name is Dana, and I’m a sophomore at Valley Christian High School. I write short stories and fiction for SJPL short edition writing.
My passion is creative and informational writing In 2022, I won the Scholastic Writing Gold Key and an honorable mention in 2023.
I have TA’ed as a grammar and essay tutor, and I'm so excited to see and teach a new group of people this year!!
Course Info
Date/Time/Location
Sundays 11:30-1pm PST
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October 20 - November 24
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Online
Class Curriculum
Week 1:
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Warmup short writing assignment
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Intro to different types of writing (Eva)
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Grammar (Dana)
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Common grammar mistakes not to make
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“Drank? Drunk?” teach students the difference of the different tenses (refresh their minds)
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Research tips (Eva)
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Organize notes
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Give students a list of informational prompts to choose from
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Brainstorm ideas
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Start working on 1st draft
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Recap lesson
Week 2:
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Warmup short writing assignment
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Writing a Thesis/intro (Dana)
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Transitions (Eva)
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Develop a wider bank of transition elements
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How to seamlessly incorporate transition elements
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Continue working on 1st draft
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Recap lesson
Week 3:
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Warmup short writing assignment
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Conclusion (Eva)
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Efficient editing tips (Dana)
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Editing checklist
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Edit 1st draft and finish final draft
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Genres of creative writing (Dana)
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Brainstorm ideas for creative writing
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Draft a rough outline
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Recap lesson
Week 4:
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Warmup short writing assignment
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Character development (Dana)
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Literary elements (Eva)
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Develop creative writing piece using their outline
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Recap lesson
Week 5:
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Warmup short writing assignment
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Use of dialogue (Dana)
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Mood vs Tone (Eva)
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Finish 1st draft
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Peer edit
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Use feedback to adjust writing
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Finish creative writing final draft
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Recap lesson
Week 6:
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“Author’s chair” session where students get to read their work out loud
