Creative Writing
For Children Entering Grades 5 – 8
(Grades 5 & 6) July 10 – July 21: 12:00pm –3:00pm
(Grades 7 & 8) July 24 – August 4: 12:00pm –3:00pm
$1,000
The creative writing class begins with the premise that everyone is a writer with a meaningful story. Taught by Mrs. Shwayder, the class focuses on helping students find their authentic voices while digging into the experiences that make up their lives. This writing curriculum has been used by companies, schools, and individuals to build confidence and stir creativity in participants. All that is needed is a pen and paper. After establishing ground rules, Mrs. Shwayder leads each session of narrative guidance through poetry and specific prompts. After a timed writing, each participant then reads their writing out loud, which naturally creates a community of authenticity, connection, and support. Students will also work on different literary devices, narrative techniques, and genre writing. Students find that after their class they are empowered in their storytelling and creative writing abilities.