You will learn how to write an imaginative story that sustains reader interest and includes well-paced action, an engaging story line, and a believable setting.

You will learn how to write an imaginative story that develops interesting characters and believable dialogue.

You will learn how to write an imaginative story that uses literary strategies/devices to enhance style and tone.

You will learn how to write a personal narrative that has a defined focus and includes reflections about decisions, actions, and/or consequences.

You will learn how to describe multiple themes in fiction, analyze how place and time influence the theme, and make complex inferences.

You will learn how to make connections between and across texts, including other media (e.g., film, play), and provide textual evidence.