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Writing
Camps for Kids
  
The
Camp program
will focus on two major themes: first, building the desire and confidence to
write, and second; giving children the tools with which to accomplish the
task. Parents will be invited to share in the writing experiences on Friday
and the children's work will be on display at that time. To effectively nurture
creativity, class sizes will be limited to twelve children and students will be
given at home assignments to enhance the learning experience.
Creative Writing: Ages 9 - 11
This
class will provide a non-threatening environment that will stimulate and nurture
creative expression. Many of the activities will be done orally in an effort to
create a positive experience for the child not yet fluent in their penmanship
skills. Through the use of lively, interactive games and activities we will
explore the beauty and riches of the written word, reaching beyond the mechanics
of writing, and delighting in the art of invention.
Course
Outline:
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Away
with Worn out Words. Words with Sensory Appeal
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Writing
with Style / Figurative Language
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Sentence
Structure / Sentence Building
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Developing
Prewriting Techniques: Brainstorming, Clustering, Gathering, and Organizing
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The
Art of Story-telling / A Sense of Sequence
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Imagining
and Describing
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Show
don’t Tell
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Proofreading,
Rewriting, and Revision
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A
Journey Down Memory Lane
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Exploring
Poetry: The Music and Rhythm of Language
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Writing
and Presenting News Reports
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Creative
Writing: Ages 12 and up
This
class is designed for students that are fluent in their penmanship skills but
require creative stimulation and direction. Although some of the topics covered
may be similar to those from the younger, beginner class, the material will be
covered at a higher level and with a greater expectation.
Course
Outline:
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Writing
as a Process
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Prewriting
Techniques: Brainstorming, Exploring, Clustering, Organizing.
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Forming
a Theses / Supporting a Theses
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Organizing
Details
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Opening
Paragraph, Developmental Paragraph, Closing Paragraph
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Impromptu
Writing
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Proofreading,
Rewriting, and Revision
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Description
Described. Writing with Style
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Show
Don’t Tell:
Characters,
Settings, and Actions |
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Sensory
Appeal / Figurative Language
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Expository
Writing
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Characters
Come Alive
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Evaluating
Writing
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Writing
and Presenting News Reports
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For more information on how to set up a camp in your area, call:
Rosie Watson
Creative Arts in Action
5733 Watauga Road, Watauga TX 76148
Telephone: 817-281-2293
Rosie: Thanks
For
on going Writing Classes at
the Learning Center Click
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