Coach Katie
WC101 -- Writing for Competition
WC101 -- Writing for Competition
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Course Summary: Over a hundred years ago, Benjamin Franklin famously said these words: Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing." In this class, we will do both! In this course we will practice a variety of writing techniques for writing contests. We will explore multiple genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and poetry, to understand each as a distinctive medium. Furthemore, analyze what ties all these genres together. We will treat writing as a fun adventure of which we will travel to foreign lands, learn new ways of communicating, and grow as a result of the journey. Writing is a process, and we will engage in this process and learn to love the challenges the process brings. By the end of the course students will have written three works of literary art and submitted to three creative writing contests.
Teacher: I am so thrilled to join the Keetown Academy community. I love learning about international cultures, and I am thrilled to get to know each and every one of you. I am a firm believer that my students are just as much my teachers as I am theirs. For over fifteen years I have taught English: secondary English, ESL, and Adult Education English. I am also a songwriter and freelance journalist. Hailing from Flagstaff, Arizona, my home state, I enjoy outdoor activities, gardening, and making a positive difference in my local community.
Class Size: 6-8 students
Class Time: One hour per week*
Class Dates: Ten weeks*
Homework: Around 45 minutes or so each week.
*Note: The detailed class time and dates will be determined by the majority of the registered students
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About Coach Katie
After receiving my B.A. from Hillsdale College in 2001, I worked in several fields, including the field of creative writing and media (as a freelance writer and documentary production assistant). In 2006, I earned my M.Ed. and became an Arizona certified secondary English teacher.
As a certified secondary English teacher, I strive not only to inspire my students to be passionate and bold writers, but I also give them the foundational structures to do so. In my classes, I draw on my many life experiences, along with the philosophical and educational principles of John Dewey: promoting the idea that students learn through “doing.” To that end, every class I teach is packed full of practice activities and meaningful discussions. Above all else, I strongly believe that by fostering strong writing skills in students (of all ages), we can make the world a better place. Ultimately, this is why I love teaching. I look forward to seeing you in class!