Cross-Genre Linguistics for Teens

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8 weeks 75-minute sessions This Hybrid Cross-Genre Course is designed to explore a variety of literary genres and use them as inspiration for your own writing. Participants will select one or more genres to focus on, using the chosen materials as models for their own writing. The course will include workshops, feedback sessions, and collaborative activities to enhance your writing process. Through brainstorming, drafting, editing, and publishing, you will develop your own unique writing style. ✍️ Course Title: Voices in Every Form: An 8-Week Cross-Genre Writing Journey Duration: 8 weeks Session Length: 75 minutes Style: Hybrid (in-person and/or online), workshop-based Goal: To explore and experiment with different literary genres while developing an original portfolio and refining personal voice through the writing process. 📅 Weekly Themes & Learning Outcomes 🧠 Week 1: “Genres & Journeys” 🔹 Introduce course structure and goals ✍️ Week 2: “Find Your Spark” 🔹 Learn brainstorming techniques and writing prompts by genre 🔁 Week 3: “Voice, Style & Experimentation” 🔹 Explore narrative voice and tone across genres ✨ Week 4: “Flash, Micro & Short-Form Magic” 🔹 Dive into flash fiction, micro memoir, and short poems 💬 Week 5: “Workshops in Action” 🔹 Full peer workshop sessions 🔍 Week 6: “Editing Like a Writer” 🔹 Study revision strategies from published authors 📣 Week 7: “The Art of Sharing” 🔹 Learn strategies for reading aloud and sharing work 🌟 Week 8: “Celebrate & Publish” 🔹 Present selected work in a class reading or digital showcase