Fall 2012

Four classes will be offered over the course of the Fall term for beginner and intermediate writers.

Beginner Workshops Hour-long workshops  for beginning writers	Session #1 - FULL Personal Narratives (9 Weeks)  Meeting Dates:  Wednesdays: Sept 12-Nov 7 Meeting Times: 4:00 - 5:00  Cost: $55	Session #2 - Descriptive Paragraphs (4 Weeks)  Meeting Dates:  Wednesdays: Nov 28- Dec 9 Meeting Times: 4:00 - 5:00  Cost: $25
Intermediate Workshops Hour-long workshops  for writers looking to fine-tune their skills	Session #1 -  Fictional Narratives (9 Weeks) Meeting Dates:  Mondays: Sept 10 - Nov 5 Meeting Times: 4:00 - 5:00  Cost: $55	Session #2 -  Speech Writing (4 Weeks) Meeting Dates:  Mondays: Nov 26- Dec 17 Meeting Times: 4:00 - 5:00 Cost: $25

Workshop Descriptions

Personal Narratives (Beginner Workshop, Session #1) 

Students in this class will learn the basics of constructing a multiple paragraph narrative with a clear beginning, middle, and ending. Instruction will focus on using the writing process to edit and revise work in order to make it clearer and more accurate. 

Descriptive Paragraphs (Beginner Workshop, Session #2) 

This class will focus on teaching students how to include descriptive details into a single paragraph. Students will learn to paint a picture with words rather that allows the reader to vividly imagine a specific scene. 

Fictional Narratives (Intermediate Workshop , Session #1) 

Students in this class will learn how to develop a plot, setting, and characters by imaginatively creating fictional stories. Critical thinking skills will be fine-tuned as the students analyze the validity of plot points and the believability of thier characters. A heavy emphasis will be placed on evaluation and revision of work through the use of both peer and teacher editing. 

Speech Writing, (Intermediate Workshop, Session #2) 

This class will begin with students analyzing several famous speeches. They will then take what they have learned and identify specific talking points for their own speeches and provide supporting details for each point. During the last class meeting, they will have an opportunity to present their speeches to the class and parents. (This class may involve some homework outside of class.) 

Workshop Location:  Classes will meet in San Jacinto at the home of the instructor

Registration:  To register, please call Aaron Holbrook at 951-294-0220 or e-mail aaron643@roadrunner.com.