CFSP48 — Creatve Writ Sh Stories Gr 6-8
Study the components of short stories using short films and mentor texts. Examine plot development, characterization, conflict, theme and setting. Using weekly writing prompts and mini lessons, showcase your creative writing skills and work to complete your own short story. Explore writing from different points of view and learn more about specific literary devices and techniques like irony and foreshadowing.Outline:Week 1: Elements of Short Stories and Short Films: Writing AssignmentWeek 2: Elements of Plot & Writing AssignmentWeek 3: Elements of Setting & Writing AssignmentWeek 4: Elements of Characterization & Writing AssignmentWeek 5: Elements of Theme & Writing AssignmentWeek 6: Elements of Point of View & Writing AssignmentWeek 7: Elements of Conflict and Irony & Writing AssignmentWeek 8: Elements of Foreshadowing Editing and Revising Techniques & Author’s Showcase