WRT403 - Creative Writing ( G6-G9 )

Throughout this course, you will learn basic to advanced Python Programming, from basic variables to learning decorators. You will also have the opportunity to build different projects using Python. In the end, you will have the opportunity to build your own project, whether it's a simple CLI, website, or game. The creative writing workshop starting in August is designed as a continuation of the Summer 2021 class. In this workshop, the students will continue to write fiction short stories but will learn how to construct non-fiction articles,essays and poetry. As always, the classes will be comprised of a short lecture,student writing based on prompts provided by the instructor and critique.During each workshop, the following concepts will be covered:• Effective title creation• How to write an effective and alluring hook.• Character development• Plot development• Proper usage of the thesaurus• Vocabulary improvement techniques• How to create a compelling narrative• How to create poetry• Usage of literary devices• Syntax improvement• Effective techniques for researching• Knowing your audience• Fiction and nonfiction writing Students will be required to write at least one short story, article or poem every week. Workshop participants will have one week to turn in their work for the instructor to correct and critique. This workshop will concentrate more on writing than lecturing, therefore, students must be prepared to participate in class by putting their thought and ideas in a written format.‍

Live Instruction
Multiple Resources
Active Community
One-on-One Mentorship
Julio Scull
English Teacher

Throughout this course, you will learn basic to advanced Python Programming, from basic variables to learning decorators. You will also have the opportunity to build different projects using Python. In the end, you will have the opportunity to build your own project, whether it's a simple CLI, website, or game.

The creative writing workshop starting in August is designed as a continuation of the Summer 2021 class. In this workshop, the students will continue to write fiction short stories but will learn how to construct non-fiction articles,essays and poetry. As always, the classes will be comprised of a short lecture,student writing based on prompts provided by the instructor and critique.During each workshop, the following concepts will be covered:• Effective title creation• How to write an effective and alluring hook.• Character development• Plot development• Proper usage of the thesaurus• Vocabulary improvement techniques• How to create a compelling narrative• How to create poetry• Usage of literary devices• Syntax improvement• Effective techniques for researching• Knowing your audience• Fiction and nonfiction writing Students will be required to write at least one short story, article or poem every week. Workshop participants will have one week to turn in their work for the instructor to correct and critique. This workshop will concentrate more on writing than lecturing, therefore, students must be prepared  to participate in class by putting their thought and ideas in a written format.‍

Course Content

•Week 1 Class 1

Effective title creation

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/Zn99QBhNKDp7kgOz2j9YcbNbn7ETtk1hqH2LrIzP566YS_-yDBNcnDDMkVBrFuHi1j79V_RK_b7E0sqr.QqKBEcd7__Bg59il?autoplay=true&startTime=1629026943000

• Week 2 Class 2

How to write an effective and alluring hook.

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/l9qeF2Ey3apNWbJWtunF7RPO3xZsdewlXPYU5QYsQ-vLlmtnzGhm_BWd5zaxIo1L-G6t8ZZMm5QEGylZ.UuXFyPPZTGXLOs_-?autoplay=true&startTime=1629631317000

• Week 3 Class 3

Character development

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/zQOVAnncJOiEZ5ijQT5zvISYHdYBTUBzHcdwnyKxBsVps_P96jHSRiBdnn2clRP-slVeiKxesa0V5D0_.KLbiKT-diUJVtELC?autoplay=true&startTime=1630236481000

•Week 4 Class 4

Plot development

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/mfItJkwjsPWF8WyV5Tuz9q0R7xqtpnoQt3VQ_0vFFwwdf_Inp30jOGS3CKJ_38l3MnFWYJKYMewSuCsO.pNUBBNUDdkTeO9gC?autoplay=true&startTime=1630841820000

Proper usage of the thesaurus

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/EH9v2Q66vXiPablG7feXz1aA9aP7j3VXFN1lYZV-x29761F9VHJDbBR9XMw3ceTWyGio2YSD89-By-qn.SYLA133HL-KBRWO_?autoplay=true&startTime=1630845702000

•Week 5 Class 5

Vocabulary improvement techniques

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/s0reYZ-v54S1zzavCxx-hXA6Y1eFx56UDiSO2Nt4MzGF86E6zLRqTg9xMJ5WOAjeZ0NbNopeQi7d8oxv.fuEstKYIf3OPTd9G?autoplay=true&startTime=1631446341000

•Week 6 Class 6

How to create a compelling narrative

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/7ZdapAwqvR7Zzm_mZQmUaMRHNhQbrX_wN6HlFoq6eE8vyH72kjTge9sqo7YcgPC3wjZR9w1xZIgg0_0q.75rxfy6UJ-Yc8P0m?autoplay=true&startTime=1632051732000

•Week 7 Class 7

How to create poetry

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/D-xJVr7Zy764S44slhdGi5txL7gdTaShptm3LWwh8s9y71tR7M1T1aiXjTPPaTI3wWfC6RFInOIJa1HZ.gLzxbba-03qFJev-?autoplay=true&startTime=1632656011000

• Week 8 Class 8

Usage of literary devices

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/4sJGzfn3sjpFNXu2B0b-gATkhdowGjRKTvQi2lPFJRP-3LAsmv1ZwvH27Gz9RjQQPBeP8mzwdT1Tt0sv.l9qCbNECysY9DTfF?autoplay=true&startTime=1633260775000

•Week 9 Class 9

Syntax improvement

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/4d_p6slChJ01xj6TrazJ7CRPQ7L0y3rlebCNuBBJh13x1zckoj7p0R4FsDCBq319zSBd_9kCYMpZl-Ub.UyP43edG5L_QxB5c?autoplay=true&startTime=1633865583000

• Week 10 Class 10

Effective techniques for researching

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/YWZ8wKH77qeHclDI_T5V99TN8HmeSl8sbfWN1zMTBzNmAekeJKw2pLM2duiPfyHknhqlYlLeuunrkerm.PhKt9-UmjohO9njL?autoplay=true&startTime=1634470554000

• Week 11 Class 11

Knowing your audience

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/QF9DDKVQSRS_Ot8ZJtespQxgjUue-qfkRjISZuQGMjHLLcZnBpZFYRUctrPCHFKIM-x278_07PX9R4w3.kJ3lNI9oDaJ8blr9?autoplay=true&startTime=1635074978000

• Week 12 Class 12

Fiction and nonfiction writing

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/PtWNQNGPyDPYefb8qCyr4vL227K2hTYzE6ZM9lAl2NjI6ndz2-OK7p1Wq9LywzFdkqodFcSUX_bNKs4F.deTWqAkYdKKWNpLT?autoplay=true&startTime=1635680080000

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