All Write Academy Young Griots (Teen Storytellers) (Thurs)
Teacher: Valerie Vaughan Date/Time: Thursday - 1:15 PM to 3:15 PM Room: Parlor Department: Language Arts DOE Number: 23.0850 Grade Level: High School (9th-12th) Maximum Enrollment: 10 Griot: The Chronicler of cultural traditions through narrative, poetry, and other media. Books,
Movies, commercials, Podcasts; even TikTok videos have something in
common. They all tell a story created by a "modern-day"
griot. This course is designed to reinforce English Language
Arts concepts using the writing process and literary writing devices to enhance
self-expression through storytelling. Students learn to
conceptualize, draft, revise, edit, publish, and present their original works
and essays. Every project is designed to improve writing and oral
presentation skills. They will also read and analyze other written works.
The ultimate goal of this course is to promote a learning
lifestyle, not formulaic procedures. The top priority is to help students
become comfortable expressing their thoughts with a curriculum that fosters
creativity and critical thinking.
AUGUST:
Review Literary Devices and Techniques SEPTEMBER:
Tell A Story---Narrative Writing OCTOBER:
Tell This Story---Descriptive Writing Photo Prompts NOVEMBER:
Attitude of Gratitude-Multi Media Project DECEMBER:
Winter Break—Writing for Scholarships JANUARY: Tell Your Story---Autobiographical---College
Applications FEBURARY:
Tell My Story---The Sankofa Project-Black History Bios MARCH: Tell The
Story---Persuasive/Commercials---Informative & Debate APRIL: Poetry---Theater---Song MAY: Writer’s Portfolio (Final)
Tuition: $450 per
Semester $400 Sibling Discount ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED Make checks payable to: AllWrite Academy LLC Cash App: $allwriteacademy |