Course Title: | 101 Ways to Write a Short Story Section SH |
Course Code: | shshortt |
MA NCES Code: | 01104 |
Discipline: | Language Arts |
Grade Level: | 08, 09, 10, 11, 12 |
Level: | Honors |
Offering: | Spring Only (Spring: 25 Seats; )
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Duration: | 15 weeks |
Prerequisites: | None |
Additional Requirements: | |
Accredited by: | Certified by NCAA for initial-eligibility (VHS School Code: 221356); Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools; Northwest Accreditation Commission |
Course Requires a Media Kit to be Shipped to Students:
No |
Course Requires a Media Kit to be Purchased by Course Sponsor
(see additional details below):
No |
Description:
The purpose of this course is to provide a study of the short story form and to serve as an outlet for student writers to engage in a dialogue about their work in a safe environment. By reading various short stories in a variety of literary genres, the student will develop a basic understanding of the short story form. Using this knowledge, the student will craft two short stories. Students will also visit sites that cater to short story publishing, editing and reviewing, as well as sites that provide creative resources for short story writing.
All course materials are available online.
*This course may be appropriate for Gifted and Talented middle school students that meet all course prerequisites.* |