Creative Writing Schedule (Seventh Grade):

15/2/2019: First meeting – Introduction to Creative Writing and Creative

Writing Basics
Think of a piece of literature that speaks to you—why? What about it?

1/3/2019: We’ll make a poet out of you – Introduction to Poetry

Take one of my books and choose a poem that speaks to you.

15/3/2019: Poetry Share (the poem you selected) ; Begin Prose

Check out a book from the library here at school—what makes it a novel or prose?

5/4/2019: Continue Prose ; Introduce guidelines for how workshops work

Prepare your workshop piece – *polished!*

19/4/2019: WORKSHOP DAY!!

Review the feedback from the group – take a breather

3/5/2019: All the World’s a Stage – Screenwriting and Playwriting

Check out Romeo and Juliet or any other play from library (OPTIONAL)
Prepare your workshop piece – *polished!*

10/5/2019: WORKSHOP DAY!! (Prep for Open Mic)

Prepare your workshop piece – *polished!*

17/5/2019: OPEN MIC!! Snacks and good vibes

Brainstorm ideas for how you wish to continue writing over the summer

24/5/2019: Onward! Writing during the summer and after

ONLY IF YOU WANT: We can meet during the summer, once a month or so to
continue the club