Creative Writing

📚 Literary Study

Creative Writing is an intensive, college-preparatory course designed for serious writers in grades 10-12. This rigorous program goes beyond basic writing instruction to explore literary forms, critical analysis, and professional writing practices.

Students will master memoir writing, academic research, service journalism, and digital expression while developing sophisticated analytical skills and authentic voice. Through intensive workshops, peer critique, and individual mentorship, you'll build a comprehensive portfolio that demonstrates mastery of diverse writing forms.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Creative Writing 101 or equivalent foundational writing course. Students should demonstrate proficiency in basic grammar, essay structure, and creative writing fundamentals.

🎯 Hybrid Learning Model

This sophisticated course combines independent research and writing with intensive workshop sessions:

• 📝 Independent Study: Reading assignments, research projects, and extensive writing practice with personalized feedback
• 👩🏾‍🏫 Tuesday Lectures: In-depth literary analysis, technique instruction, and professional writing practices
• 🗣️ Thursday Discussions: Intensive peer critique, portfolio development, and presentation skills
• 📚 Capstone Projects: Fall academic research portfolio and spring author showcase with published digital portfolio

📖 Comprehensive 8-Unit Curriculum

Eight intensive units designed to develop mastery across all forms of written expression:

🕒 Weekly Lecture & Discussion Schedule

Choose your session time based on your schedule preferences:

🌅 Ụtụtụ Session

🌆 Nzukọ Session

✅ Course Expectations

This rigorous course demands serious commitment and academic excellence:

📚 Core Academic Requirements

• Attend all Tuesday lectures for technique and literary analysis
• Participate actively in Thursday discussions with substantive peer critique and feedback
• Complete extensive independent reading assignments from contemporary and classic literature
• Engage in research projects requiring multiple academic sources and citations

✍🏽 Writing & Portfolio Development

• Produce high-quality writing across all units with evidence of revision and craft development
• Complete memoir chapters, academic papers, service journalism pieces, and digital publications
• Develop professional portfolio demonstrating mastery across all writing forms
• Present author showcase with polished, publication-ready work

⏰ Time Commitment & Academic Rigor

Students should expect to spend 3-5 hours per week on coursework, including extensive reading, writing, research, and revision. This college-preparatory course requires the same level of commitment as AP courses.

🏛️ Academic Integrity & Standards

All work must meet college-level standards for originality, analysis, and presentation. Plagiarism, use of AI writing tools, or academic dishonesty will result in course failure. This course develops authentic voice and original thought.