BIO
Elaina Shaver is a storyteller in many forms.
She taught creative writing and theatre at Whole Heart Family Tutorial in Franklin for 8 years. Prior to that, she was the Youth Programming Coordinator at Street Theatre Company in Nashville for 6 years where she wrote and directed several plays for students ages 6-18. Most recently, she has taught for the Discipleship Tutorial Co-op for 3 years on a variety of subjects including Creative Writing, Folklore & Fairytales, Literature, Art and Science. This year, she and her husband created a performing theater class on their family farm in Lascassas.
Elaina holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music with a minor in Photography from Belmont University and before she had children, Elaina worked in the marketing industry, helping local businesses tell their stories through photography, written copy, and graphic design.
Elaina has written over a dozen stage plays that have been performed at several theaters around the middle TN area, has co-written two staged musicals, and is always in the process of writing another story. She is a mother of 4 and is married to Aaron Shaver who is a published author and storyteller as well. She and her family have been homeschooling for 4 years and attend North Blvd Church of Christ.
Creative Writing
32 WEEK CLASS
Tutor Name: Elaina Shaver
Course Name: Introduction to Creative Writing
Required Texts:
Other Required Materials:
3 ring binder
Copy Fee: $20
Minimum Number of Students: 6
Maximum Number of Students: 15
Course Description/Outline/Objectives:
The main goal of this class is for students to develop a love for writing and to gain confidence in becoming better writers. Designed to meet a full English credit as needed.
This course will cover:
Writing Exercises & Story Prompts
Story Mapping
Play Writing
Story Writing
Essay Writing
Article Writing
Poetry
Reading various kinds of literature examples
Students will be writing in class (with paper and pencil) and will have writing assignments to do at home each week. Having experience with typing will be a major help!
Both in-class writing and at-home writing will be added to a notebook students will need to bring each week.
Homework will need to be posted on Schoology as well as brought to class.
EXPECTATIONS
All assignments will be listed and turned in on Schoology as well as given in class on or before the due date listed.
Students will need a 3-ring binder to keep track of handouts and their own work that will be referenced throughout the school year.
Students are expected to participate. Our class will be fun, creative, and encouraging. A cooperative and willing spirit will go a long way.
Use of AI is strictly prohibited.
Expected Weekly Time Commitment for Homework: 2 hours per week
Prerequisites: None
Recommended Grade Level: 9th-12th
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