Plan of Action: Implement Creative Writing into English Courses
Part 1: Relate Creative Writing to Course Material
- Teachers should start implementing creative writing into their courses by relating creative writing assignments to course material
- Have students rewrite a work they are reading in class -- add scene or conversation, change point of view, change other aspect of text
- Have low-stakes creative writing assignments - less pressure on less creative students
- Offer choice between creative writing and essays for major projects
- Need balance between creative writing and essays
Part Two: Grading
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