Unlock Your Creativity

Explore character creation, worldbuilding, and story structure to craft compelling narratives.

Strengthen Your Skills

Enhance grammar, clarity, and revision abilities to become a confident writer.

Standards Aligned

Aligned to core writing standards while encouraging creativity and building confidence.

About Creative Writing A

This WriteSpark Academy creative writing course (Semester A) is a 16-week language arts course designed to help students build a strong foundation in storytelling while developing essential writing skills. Semester A serves as the starting point for learners who want to explore creative writing in a structured, supportive environment and may be taken on its own or as part of a full-year English Language Arts experience alongside Semester B. Students engage in guided lessons, engaging prompts, and creative projects that focus on character creation, worldbuilding, plot structure, and story planning. Writers learn how to generate ideas, organize their thoughts, and begin drafting with confidence. Learners will also have access to Wednesday Writing Workshops via Zoom, where they can receive live help, feedback, and encouragement. In addition, WriteSpark tutors are available to support students as they develop their skills. This course emphasizes clarity, organization, and creative exploration, helping students grow into confident, capable writers. Ideal for middle and high school students who are eager to strengthen their writing skills while discovering their creative voice.

Course Syllabus

6 Chapters · 34 Lessons

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    Unit 1: Welcome + Character Creation Project

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      Welcome and Course Overview

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      Week 1: Personality, Motivation, and Conflict

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      Personality, Motivation, & Conflict Worksheet

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      Quickwrite: Meet Your Character

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      Week 2: Character Profile: Write in their voice

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      Worksheet: Write in Their Voice

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      Character Profile Worksheet

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      Character Creation Journal Reflection

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      OPTIONAL Assignment: Create a Moodboard

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    Unit 2: Worldbuilding Exercise

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      Week 3: Worldbuilding - Explore Geography

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      Worldbuilding Worksheet

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      Week 4: Worldbuilding - Explore Culture

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      Week 5: Worldbuilding - World Rules

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      Mini-Lessons: Worldbuilding

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    Unit 3: Short Story Draft

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      Week 6: Story Arcs

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      Story Arcs Worksheet

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      Storyboard Worksheet

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      Week 7: Short Story First Draft Packet

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      Handy Writer's Guide

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      Week 8: First Draft

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    Unit 4: Peer Review and Revision

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      Week 9: The Art of Feedback

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      Peer Feedback Form

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      Week 10: Revision Magic

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      Unit 4 Mini-Lessons

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      Week 11: Second Draft - Short Story

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    Unit 5: Story Portfolio

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      Week 12: Polishing Your Story

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      Final Story Portfolio Requirements Handout

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      Portfolio Reflection

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      Week 13: Cover Art

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      Cover Art Submission (Optional)

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      Submit Your Completed Story Portfolio

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    Unit 6: Presentations and Peer Engagement

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      Week 14: Peer Showcase

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      Week 15: Coursework Check - Make sure everything's turned in!

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      Week 16: Course Wrap-up and Looking Ahead

Meet Your Instructor - Alesha Escobar, M.S.Ed

Hi! I’m Alesha, an English teacher currently working on my Doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction--and, I'm a published fantasy author. I’ve spent years helping middle and high school students grow into confident writers, both in the classroom and through creative storytelling. In this course, I combine proven English instruction with the joy of imagination, guiding students step-by-step through the writing process. My goal is to help you build real writing skills while discovering your own voice as a writer. Whether you’re learning in a microschool, independently, you’ll get clear guidance, supportive feedback, and a creative space where your ideas matter.

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