Creative Writing Kickstart

          Module 1: Story Foundations

Section 1: Introduction to Creative Writing
- Lesson 1: What is a Story?
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is a Story?
- Lesson 2: The Magic of Imagination
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Magic of Imagination

Section 2: Exploring Story Elements
- Lesson 1: Characters and Their Roles
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Characters and Their Roles
- Lesson 2: Settings and Scenes
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Settings and Scenes

Section 3: Discovering Your Voice
- Lesson 1: Finding Your Unique Style
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Finding Your Unique Style
- Lesson 2: Expressing Emotions Through Words
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Expressing Emotions Through Words

Section 4: Getting Ideas on Paper
- Lesson 1: Brainstorming Techniques
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Brainstorming Techniques
- Lesson 2: Using Prompts to Spark Creativity
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Using Prompts to Spark Creativity

Section 5: Organizing Your Thoughts
- Lesson 1: Outlining Your Story
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Outlining Your Story
- Lesson 2: Building Story Maps
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Building Story Maps


Module 2: Characters Come Alive

Section 1: Getting to Know Your Characters
- Lesson 1: Creating Main Characters
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Creating Main Characters
- Lesson 2: Designing Supporting Characters
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Designing Supporting Characters

Section 2: Character Traits and Emotions
- Lesson 1: Describing Character Traits
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Describing Character Traits
- Lesson 2: Showing Emotions in Dialogue
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Showing Emotions in Dialogue

Section 3: Character Motivations
- Lesson 1: What Drives a Character?
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: What Drives a Character?
- Lesson 2: Conflict and Choices
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Conflict and Choices

Section 4: Character Development
- Lesson 1: Changing Over Time
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Changing Over Time
- Lesson 2: Growth Through Challenges
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Growth Through Challenges

Section 5: Bringing Characters to Life in Dialogue
- Lesson 1: Crafting Realistic Conversations
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Crafting Realistic Conversations
- Lesson 2: Dialogue as a Tool for Characterization
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Dialogue as a Tool for Characterization


Module 3: Adventures in Setting

Section 1: The Importance of Setting
- Lesson 1: What is a Setting?
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is a Setting?
- Lesson 2: How Setting Shapes a Story
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: How Setting Shapes a Story

Section 2: Exploring Different Worlds
- Lesson 1: Imaginary Places and Their Features
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Imaginary Places and Their Features
- Lesson 2: From Real World to Fantasy
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: From Real World to Fantasy

Section 3: Sensory Descriptions
- Lesson 1: Using the Five Senses to Describe a Place
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Using the Five Senses to Describe a Place
- Lesson 2: Bringing Scenes to Life with Detail
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Bringing Scenes to Life with Detail

Section 4: Creating a Story Environment
- Lesson 1: Mood and Atmosphere in Writing
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Mood and Atmosphere in Writing
- Lesson 2: Establishing a Time and Place
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Establishing a Time and Place

Section 5: Interactive Setting Exploration
- Lesson 1: Story Mapping a World
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Story Mapping a World
- Lesson 2: Group Brainstorm on Settings
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Group Brainstorm on Settings


Module 4: Plot and Conflict

Section 1: Understanding Plot Structure
- Lesson 1: Beginning, Middle, and End
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Beginning, Middle, and End
- Lesson 2: Simple Plot Outlines
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Simple Plot Outlines

Section 2: Introducing Conflict
- Lesson 1: What is Conflict?
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: What is Conflict?
- Lesson 2: Types of Conflict in Stories
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Types of Conflict in Stories

Section 3: Developing Tension
- Lesson 1: Building Suspense
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Building Suspense
- Lesson 2: Clues and Foreshadowing
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Clues and Foreshadowing

Section 4: Problem Solving in Stories
- Lesson 1: Introducing a Challenge
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introducing a Challenge
- Lesson 2: Resolutions That Satisfy
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Resolutions That Satisfy

Section 5: Group Story Planning
- Lesson 1: Collaborative Plot Development
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Collaborative Plot Development
- Lesson 2: Sharing and Refining Ideas
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Sharing and Refining Ideas


Module 5: Sharing Your Story

Section 1: Revising Your Work
- Lesson 1: The Art of Revision
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: The Art of Revision
- Lesson 2: Making Your Story Clearer
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Making Your Story Clearer

Section 2: Adding Final Touches
- Lesson 1: Editing for Grammar and Spelling
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Editing for Grammar and Spelling
- Lesson 2: Polishing Your Narrative
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Polishing Your Narrative

Section 3: Story Presentations
- Lesson 1: Reading Aloud with Expression
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Reading Aloud with Expression
- Lesson 2: Creating a Visual Story Board
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Creating a Visual Story Board

Section 4: Group Workshops
- Lesson 1: Peer Feedback Sessions
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Peer Feedback Sessions
- Lesson 2: Collaborative Storytelling Games
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Collaborative Storytelling Games

Section 5: Celebrating Your Writing
- Lesson 1: Publishing Your Story in Class
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Publishing Your Story in Class
- Lesson 2: Reflecting on the Creative Journey
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Reflecting on the Creative Journey