Students will explore a variety of writing topics and themes. The theme will be supported by a mentor text, an activity, and a writing prompt. Students are encouraged to share their work, though it is not required. Each month, we will have one day of workshop and one day of writing.
Meeting Dates and Themes:
October 21: Introduction to GA Young Authors' Club: Writing is a Collective Activity November 4 & November 18: Love, Loyalty, Friendship, Family, Coming-of-Age: Exploring Common Themes in Writing December 2 & 18: Memoir Writing: Exploring the Differences Between Engaging Fiction & Nonfiction January 13 & 27: The Art of the Graphic Novel: The Importance of Dialogue and Visual Storytelling February 3 & 27: Stories Beyond the Page: An Exploration of Storytelling in Other Mediums (Song, Art, Film) March 4 & 18 Review & Peer Editing of Workshop Stories for Student Anthology April 11 Writer's Showcase in the GA Cafeteria 5:30 - 6:30 pm |