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Creative Writing 5th–6th (1787)    - SITE ADOPTED COURSE -


Approved Site(s):
 Approved for Dana and Middle School and Grant K-8. Other schools may not offer this course without prior approval from the Interdivisional Curriculum Committee.

Grade Range:
 5–6
 Prerequisites:
 None
 Course duration:
 Two semesters
Course Description:
 This is an elective course for students who write proficiently and have an interest in creative writing. It is taken in addition to, not instead of, the student’s regular grade-level English course. Students in this course will be introduced to various forms of writing, including memoir, short story, poetry, fables, and drama. They will learn about the different techniques used by writers to convey their ideas, and will have an opportunity to question and learn from local authors who will visit the classroom. Aesop’s Fables, 100 Years of Poetry for Children, Write Source 2000, and 6+1 Traits of Writing are among the texts that will be used in this course.

State Course Code(s):
  State Course code not defined or retired.
Basic Texts and Teaching Guides:
 No adopted text. Each school chooses from available materials and resources.