Welcome to Our Creative Writing Homeschool Language Arts Course

Do you find writing a hard subject to teach? Creative Writing will equip and encourage even the most reluctant writer (or writing teacher). One day a week for twenty-four weeks, sixth- through ninth-grade students explore modern fiction writing techniques. With topics including character development, scene development, writing dialogue, fiction guidelines, and getting published, each lesson provides guidance that will develop students into genuine writers.

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Creative Writing

Length:  24 weeks
Content type: Text based
Grades: 6–9


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Getting Started with Our Creative Writing Homeschool Language Arts Course

The Creative Writing homeschool language arts course is designed to help students learn modern fiction writing techniques and move their work toward publication. At the end of each section of the course, whether it is character development, scene development, etc., the student has an opportunity to edit their writing. These homeschool language arts lessons are best followed in sequential order, as they build on one another.

Overview

  • 24 weeks, 1 day a week
  • Includes text-based lessons and writing assignments
  • Grades: 6–9

Supplies Needed

Corresponding lessons on SchoolhouseTeachers.com; journal for notetaking and research; access to the library, Internet, computer, printer, Bible

What to Do

Go to Class Lessons and download the lesson plan and lessons file. Start with the Day 1 reading assignment. Follow the instructions each day on the lesson plan and check them off when completed.

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Course Sample for Our Creative Writing Homeschool Language Arts Course

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Unit 1: Why Write Fiction?

Once upon a time, there lived a great truth-teller. He knew story could reveal deep truths, truths people often did not want to look at for themselves. So He chose to put those truths into tales, which not only got the people listening but also remembering.

His name? Jesus.

If you look closely at the parables of the Bible, you’ll see that Jesus rarely mentions God or the Temple. His stories are filled with ordinary people going on about their ordinary lives. And so, Jesus’ listeners paused to hear Him; they stopped to enjoy His tales. It was only after the truth was in their heads that they realized what they’d just experienced was more than they previously thought.

That’s why we write fiction! Nonfiction relates through logic. It involves the brain and invites the reader to follow a path of argument or assumptions. Fiction invites the reader to involve their heart, their emotions. And when the reader accepts the invitation, picks up a novel, and begins to read, the writer has an opportunity to speak truth and to change the reader’s heart.

Perhaps the question shouldn’t be, “Why write fiction?” Perhaps it should be, “Why not write fiction?”

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Transcript Information for Our Creative Writing Homeschool Language Arts Course

Each month’s homeschool language arts lessons are designed to take the average student — one who is semi-interested in writing — approximately four to five hours to complete. Given this estimate, the full Creative Writing homeschool language arts course would be worth one-quarter credit.

If the homeschool student puts forth greater effort (e.g., reads some of the suggested resources or writes more than the required number of pages), the credits may be adjusted accordingly. For instance, if the number of writing assignments were doubled and combined with reading suggested selections, one-half credit could be given.

Mrs. Daws recommends keeping track of the time invested on assignments each week for the homeschool student’s transcript.

*Please be informed of your state’s academic requirements.

 

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Course Outline for Our Creative Writing Homeschool Language Arts Course

Twenty-four printable Creative Writing homeschool language arts lessons focus on modern fiction writing techniques.

Unit One: Why Write Fiction?
Unit Two: Character Development
Unit Three: Scene Development
Unit Four: Writing Dialogue
Unit Five: Fiction Guidelines
Unit Six: Getting Published

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More About Our Creative Writing Homeschool Language Arts Course

Reluctant writer? Don’t know the first thing about creative writing? Or, don’t see the importance of fiction but have a child who loves it?

That’s okay! This creative writing homeschool language arts course takes the pressure off the parent in this area and provides guidance that gets many kids interested in writing. No, not all. But parents might be surprised at how their reluctant writer develops through this engaging homeschool course.

Each month, a different topic is covered. While not completely dependent, they do build upon each other. So regardless of when a student starts, it is recommended that they begin with the first homeschool language arts lesson and work their way through the course in chronological sequence.

Points to keep in mind:

  1. This is not a grammar course. The  importance of grammar rules are emphasized — but, in fiction, it is okay to occasionally break those rules.
  2. This is not a punctuation or spelling course. In fact, homeschool students will learn that drafts are drafts for a reason. Spelling can be fixed later, as can grammar and punctuation. Abbreviations and shorthand are acceptable. Neatness is optional. The only requirement is that they be able to read the document themselves.

The lesson designer is available to answer questions. If something doesn’t make sense or a student is struggling to find the right edit, she is glad to help where she can. Contact her through her website, www.CarrieDaws.com.

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Quick Start

1.  Bookmark the course for easy access during instruction.

2. Click “View Lesson Plan” and organize as desired (on computer desktop or in a printed format). 

3.  Gather necessary resources as listed in the lesson plan.

4.  Click “Go to Class Lessons” and get started.

5.  Enjoy the course!

6.  Utilize Applecore or your own record keeping system throughout the course.

7.  Print a certificate of completion.

Need help? Check out our tutorials or click the live chat box in the corner of your screen.

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