This course stresses daily writing, peer critiques and published pieces.  The genre include:  children's books, poetry, short fiction and critical analysis. 

Objectives

• Students can effectively use fictional, dramatic, and poetic techniques in writing.
• Students can experiment with stylistic elements such as voice, tone and style.
• Students can recognize and author's point of view, purpose, and historical and cultural context.
• Students can determine literary quality based on elements such as the author's use of vocabulary, character development, plot development, of setting, and realism of dialogue.

Expectations

A published or publishable piece
**Character sketch
**Short story ( 1-3 pages)
**Children's book
**Eight forms for poetry
**One critical analysis