As an inspiring English educator, one topic/skill that I have always been drawn to is creative writing. Creative writing sparks the opportunity for one to explore new ideas, different storylines, aspirations, and more. All memorable moments I have had in an English class involved creative writing, as there was no bibliography to format, sentences to carefully string together, or argument to convincingly form. I could simply enjoy the craft of writing while making it 100% mine. Therefore, I am fairly aware of how engaging and powerful creative writing can be in the lessening of writing anxiety.However, creative writing still requires literacy skills. It requires the understanding of grammar and sentence structure but also encourages self-expression and exploring the power of finding ones voice.
What I wish to know more of, is how can I implement creative writing into the curriculum in a way that is engaging yet educational for students. I want the creative writing that I introduce to my classroom to be effective in getting students to think critically about various topics while promoting confidence in their writing. One way I could do this could be through low-stakes assignments such as daily journaling. I am also curious on the ways in which I can make creative writing more challenging. More specifically, what type of restrictions could I have in place? How much free rein would I offer students? And lastly, in what ways can I target the learning of certain literacy skills through creative writing?
Creative writing can be incredibly successful to students. Whether it is low stakes assignments such as journaling, picture prompts, or poems, there is no one way to write creatively. Therefore, without the pressure to write perfectly, hopefully students of varying levels can be motivated to practice their literacy skills and explore various areas of interests.
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