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Fiction Workshop

Course Number: #1901

This course is divided into two sections. The first section will review the background and elements of fiction including plot structure, character, setting, theme, point-of-view, dialogue and voice/tone. Writing assignments will include practice activities to strengthen these skills. The second section of this course is designed as a true workshop environment in which students will complete a variety or writing exercises that will be evaluated through oral presentations and by peer scoring rubrics. Students are expected to submit one of their writings to The Forum and/or other publications.

Prerequisites: Language Arts 9 and 10

Credit(s): .5

Open to Grade(s): 11 and 12

Texts and Materials: Various stories and texts