English course USE YOUR IMAGINATION

1. A. ONCE UPON A TIME

The first lesson will deal with the tools necessary for... more The first lesson will deal with the tools necessary for creative writing. The students will bring their imagination! In this lesson we will look at adjective use and what creates a good foundation for creative writing. less

2. B. WHO IS WHO?

This lesson will focus on character development - looking... more This lesson will focus on character development - looking at physical features of characters. What is desirable in a leading character? In the supporting cast? less

3. C. WHO IS WHO II?

This lesson will focus on character development - looking... more This lesson will focus on character development - looking at personality features of characters. What is desirable in a leading character? In the supporting cast? less

4. D. YOU ARE BETTER THAN HIM

Today we will look at the differences and similarities in... more Today we will look at the differences and similarities in characters. We will compare and contrast and see how that fits together with the other jigsaw pieces of creative writing. less

5. E. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

Now we have some of the essential tools for writing - let's... more Now we have some of the essential tools for writing - let's put them to good use! Today we will write the introduction to a piece of creative writing. less

6. F.PRACTICE MAKE PERFECT II

Today we are continuing with the creative writing piece we... more Today we are continuing with the creative writing piece we started in the last lesson to achieve the body of the creative writing masterpiece! less

7. G. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT III

Today we will conclude the gripping masterpiece we started.... more Today we will conclude the gripping masterpiece we started. We will read it out and critique the work. less

8. H. DISCUSSION TIME

Today we will look at other pieces of creative writing and... more Today we will look at other pieces of creative writing and discuss what makes them good or bad, happy or sad! Constructive critiquing is the aim of today's lesson. less

9. I. COMIC RELIEF

Today we will take the creative writing practice we have... more Today we will take the creative writing practice we have had and turn it into a comic strip - with unlikely characters - let's entertain ourselves!! less

10. IN CONCLUSION

In this concluding lesson we will look at all the pieces of... more In this concluding lesson we will look at all the pieces of creative writing you have produced in the last 10 lessons (and the pieces created by you out of lesson time!). You will critique your own work and compare/ contrast it to an author YOU respect, admire or take inspiration from. less

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