Creative Writing
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Patricia Donfack
ELA Teacher
Email: Patricia@abule.education
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🗓️ Class Schedule
The times below are based on Eastern Time (ET). Your local time may vary depending on whether your region observes Daylight Saving Time (DST).
☀️ Ụtụtụ Session
Class meets Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (ET)
Your local time may shift depending on Daylight Saving Time in your region.
| Time Zone | Typical Local Time |
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| Eastern (ET) | 10:00 AM |
| Central (CT) | 9:00 AM |
| Mountain (MT) | 8:00 AM |
| Pacific (PT) | 7:00 AM |
| UK (London) | 3:00 PM |
| West Africa (WAT) | 4:00 PM |
| South Africa (SAST) | 5:00 PM |
| Central Africa (CAT) | 5:00 PM |
| East Africa (EAT) | 6:00 PM |
🌇 Nzukọ Session
Class meets Tuesdays & Thursdays at 4:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)
Be sure to check your local time before class starts, especially during seasonal time changes.
| Time Zone | Typical Local Time |
|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 4:00 PM |
| Central (CT) | 3:00 PM |
| Mountain (MT) | 2:00 PM |
| Pacific (PT) | 1:00 PM |
| UK (London) | 9:00 PM |
| West Africa (WAT) | 10:00 PM |
| South Africa (SAST) | 11:00 PM |
| Central Africa (CAT) | 11:00 PM |
| East Africa (EAT) | 12:00 AM (next day) |
🕓 Daylight Saving Time (DST) Notice: This class follows Eastern Time (ET), which observes DST in the United States (March 9 – November 2, 2025).
🌍 Many European countries also observe DST, but on slightly different dates (e.g., March 30 – October 26, 2025).
🌐 Other regions like most of Africa and Asia do not change clocks. Your local class time may shift even when your region doesn’t.
📍 Use a timezone converter like TimeAndDate.com to confirm your local time, especially in March and October.
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3.1 What Is a Memoir? -
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3.2 Brainstorming Your Memoir — Finding the Moment That Matters
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3.3 Drafting the First Scene
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2.4 Voice, Tone, and Perspective
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2.5 Using Dialogue and Detail
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2.6 Adding Reflection & Meaning
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2.7 Revising Your Memoir for Structure and Clarity
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2.8 Review
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Final Draft & Submission
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4.1 What Makes Academic Writing Unique?
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4.2 Choosing a Topic That Matters (Social issue, justice, or community)
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4.3 Evaluating Sources & Research Techniques
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4.4 Integrating Evidence & Avoiding Plagiarism
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4.5 Outlining & Drafting Your Memoir
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4.6 MLA Citations + Formatting Workshop
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Final Peer Editing + Submission
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5.1 Famous Speeches That Changed the World (Close reading & analysis)
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5.2 What Makes a Great Speech? Tone, Structure & Audience
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5.3 Writing with Purpose: Drafting a Persuasive Speech
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5.4 Using Rhetorical Devices: Ethos, Pathos, Logos
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5.5 Body Language, Voice & Delivery Practice
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5.6 Peer Feedback & Rehearsal: Practice Makes Powerful
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Speech Showcase + Reflection
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6.1 The Role of Blogging in Today’s World
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6.2 Finding Your Blogging Voice: Personality + Authenticity
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6.3 Writing Blog Posts That Resonate: Hooks, Headlines, and Pacing
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6.4 Responding to the World: Blogging About Identity and Current Issues
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6.5 Multimedia & Ethical Use of Digital Sources
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6.6 Peer Feedback and Rehearsal
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Speech Showcase + Reflection
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7.1 What Is Community Writing?
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7.2 Conducting Respectful Interviews
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7.3 Writing with Accuracy & Heart
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7.4 Op-Ed Structure and Argument
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7.5 Newsletter or Profile Piece Drafting
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7.6 Fact-Checking & Editing with Purpose
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7.7 Community Publication or Sharing Event
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Community Writing Portfolio
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8.1 Curating Your Best Work
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8.2 How to Write an Author’s Statement
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8.3 Self-Editing for Publication
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8.4 Peer Review and Final Feedback
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8.5 Designing Your Portfolio (Digital or Print)
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8.6 Author Showcase Preparation
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Final Reading Event + Course Reflection
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Final Writing Portfolio + Author’s Statement + Presentation
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