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Creative Writing can be taught!
Malu Sciamarelli
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Creative writing is personal writing where the purpose is to express thoughts, feelings and emotions rather than simply convey information accurately, effectively and appropriately. It is expressed in an imaginative, unique and sometimes poetic way.
Planning Drafting
RevisingEditing
The Writing Process
Benefits for learners:
Language development
Willingness to play with language
Increase self-confidence and self-esteem
Increase motivation
Students become more creative readers
And for teachers?
Not only models, but co-writers
Keep English fresh and vibrant
CW teachers tend to be more interesting to be around --> relationship with students
CW teachers tend to be better teachers of writing in general
CW can be taught!
"Linguistic creativity is not simply a property of exceptional people, but an exceptional property of all people." (Ron Carter)