Creative Writing (Grades 6–8)

Write Poetry and Short Fiction

This class is for Grades 6–8 students interested in creative writing enrichment. We focus on writing different forms of poetry and short stories, and on reading one another’s work with a careful, generous eye. Students gain experience both as writers and as editors of poetry and fiction.

LED BY  Nate Heppner, LJCDS Grade 7 and 8 English Teacher.

Program highlights

• Weekly Monday sessions: a dedicated hour for sustained creative work.
• Two genres in depth: students write across several forms of poetry and short fiction.
• Experience as an editor: students learn to give and receive useful feedback on creative work.
• Small by design: capped at 20 so every student gets attention.