Unleash Your Inner Storyteller! A Creative Writing Adventure, Grades 6-8
Are you ready to bring your stories to life?
8 class sessions over 4 weeks, 1.5 hours per class (12 hours of instruction)
June 30 - July 22
Mondays/Tuesdays, 10:45 - 12:15 p.m. PST
Course Description:
Do you love to dream up fantastic characters, build exciting worlds, and craft tales that captivate? This summer, dive into the exciting world of creative writing! Whether you enjoy writing fiction, poetry, or just making up stories in your head, this course will give you the tools and inspiration to bring your ideas to life on paper. We'll explore different ways to spark your creativity, develop compelling characters, build exciting plots, and discover the magic of descriptive language. Get ready to unlock your imagination and discover the power of your own unique voice!
Course Objectives:
Instructor Biography:
Ms. Foytek is an avid reader and storyteller. She has been teaching English for 4 years and working in education for a decade. Ms. Foytek has taught 9th grade English, 7th grade English, Film Studies, and Creative Writing throughout her career. She graduated with her Master’s at UCI and her Bachelor’s at Cal State Northridge. Ms. Foytek is excited to share her knowledge with the budding novelists, emerging writers, and those who just want to tell stories.
Do you love to dream up fantastic characters, build exciting worlds, and craft tales that captivate? This summer, dive into the exciting world of creative writing! Whether you enjoy writing fiction, poetry, or just making up stories in your head, this course will give you the tools and inspiration to bring your ideas to life on paper. We'll explore different ways to spark your creativity, develop compelling characters, build exciting plots, and discover the magic of descriptive language. Get ready to unlock your imagination and discover the power of your own unique voice!
Course Objectives:
- Spark your imagination and discover new ideas for stories and poems.
- Develop techniques for creating interesting and believable characters.
- Learn how to build exciting plots with twists and turns.
- Explore the power of sensory detail and figurative language.
- Discover different forms of creative writing, including fiction, poetry, and more.
- Practice using dialogue to bring your characters to life.
- Develop your own unique writing style and voice.
- Share your work in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Instructor Biography:
Ms. Foytek is an avid reader and storyteller. She has been teaching English for 4 years and working in education for a decade. Ms. Foytek has taught 9th grade English, 7th grade English, Film Studies, and Creative Writing throughout her career. She graduated with her Master’s at UCI and her Bachelor’s at Cal State Northridge. Ms. Foytek is excited to share her knowledge with the budding novelists, emerging writers, and those who just want to tell stories.