In our middle school creative writing classes at Genie Academy in New Jersey, your child will explore and develop their writing skills through a comprehensive and engaging curriculum:
Story Crafting Fundamentals: Students will explore storytelling, learning about character arcs, vibrant settings, engaging plots, and effective conflict resolution to bring stories to life.
Diverse Genres Discovery: Students will explore a variety of writing genres, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and fantasy, expanding their understanding and appreciation of literature.
Advanced Writing Skills: Our classes focus on refining writing techniques such as the art of "show, don't tell," mastering various points of view, and crafting realistic dialogue to enhance storytelling depth.
Building Writing Confidence: We aim to cultivate a love for writing, encouraging students to believe in their creative abilities and to view writing as a powerful tool for self-expression.
Creative Problem-Solving: Engage in creative thinking and problem-solving through writing challenges and prompts designed to push the boundaries of their imagination and creativity.
Skill Assessment
We begin with an assessment of your child's current writing skills. This helps us understand their strong points and what they need to learn.
Customized Lesson Plan
Then, we create a personalized lesson plan. This plan is focuses on the areas they need the most help.
Creative Writing Tutoring
Then, we start teaching creative writing. We use different methods to make sure your child understands and enjoys learning.
Concluding Progress Test
At the end of the program, we have a test to see how much your child has learned. This shows us what else they might need to work on.
Core Principles of Expository Writing: Understanding its purpose to inform, explain, or describe topics clearly and logically.
Structure Mastery: Learning to organize essays effectively, including crafting strong thesis statements and using introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions.
Research and Evidence: Developing skills in conducting research, evaluating sources, and incorporating evidence to support arguments.
Writing Clarity: Focusing on clear and precise expression to improve communication and avoid ambiguity.
Analytical Thinking: Enhancing critical thinking to analyze complex ideas, compare viewpoints, and explore cause and effect.
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Argument Structure: Learning to construct coherent arguments, including developing a strong thesis, organizing supporting points, and crafting compelling conclusions.
Evidence and Support: Teaching students how to gather and present evidence, including facts, statistics, and expert opinions, to bolster their arguments convincingly.
Emotional Appeal: Exploring how to connect with the audience emotionally, using storytelling and expressive language to enhance persuasive impact.
Counterarguments: Equipping students with strategies to anticipate and rebut opposing views, strengthening their overall argument.
Persuasive Techniques: Introducing persuasive devices like rhetorical questions, repetition, and analogy to make arguments more compelling.
Sensory Details: Learning to use all five senses to describe scenes, objects, and emotions, enriching the reader's experience and connection to the text.
Show, Don't Tell: Emphasizing the importance of showing emotions and scenes through detailed descriptions rather than simple statements allows readers to conclude.
Language and Vocabulary: Expand vocabulary and use figurative language, such as metaphors, similes, and personification, to enhance descriptions and evoke stronger imagery.
Organization and Focus: Structuring descriptive pieces with a clear focus, ensuring that each paragraph supports the overall theme or impression.
Engaging the Reader: Techniques to engage the reader's imagination, making the described scene or object come to life.
In our middle school narrative writing classes, students will learn to craft engaging and coherent narratives that captivate their audience:
Story Elements: Understanding the fundamental elements of narrative writing, including plot, character development, setting, and conflict, and how they work together to create a compelling story.
Point of View: Learning to choose and consistently use the most effective narrative perspective for their story, whether first person, third person, etc.
Dialogue: Developing skills to write realistic, purposeful dialogue that advances the plot and reveals character.
Structure and Pacing: The pace of the story is managed to build tension and guide the reader through a well-structured plot.
Creative Expression: Encouraging personal expression and creativity in storytelling, allowing students to infuse their unique voices and experiences into their writing.
Ongoing Course
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