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Introduction
 Through creative expression, character development, and structural mastery, this course equips students to investigate the craft of storytelling.  Students will analyze literary devices from several genres while creating creative stories, poems, and dramatic works.  In order to improve the topic richness and relevance, they will also incorporate viewpoints from the fields of ethics, healthcare, and community involvement.

Learning Objectives
 At the end of the unit, students will be able to:

 Create unique concepts and turn them into well-organized stories.

 When creating a story, use the essential components of plot, character, setting, and theme.

 Effectively evaluate and use stylistic devices and figurative language.

To improve writing and hone critical feedback abilities, participate in peer review.

 Include real-world situations in creative texts, such as moral conundrums or health communication.

 Consider how stories affect society and how they influence people's beliefs and viewpoints.
 

Weekly Breakdown:

 Week 1: Overview of genres and exercises for creativity

 Week 2: Story arcs and plot development

 Week 3: Motivation and character development

 Week 4: Scenery and sensory information

 Week 5: Using stylistic methods and figurative language

 Week 6: Composing about social, health, or ethical issues

 Week 7: Sessions for peer review and editing

 Week 8: Narrative presentations and introspective dialogue

Assessment Methods
 A compilation of drafts, edits, and finished poems or stories with commentary is called a portfolio submission.

 Peer Review Reports: Using rubrics, peers' writing is systematically evaluated.

 Performance tasks include visual storyboards, storytelling podcasts, and dramatic reading.

 Rubric-Based Evaluation: Emphasizes multidisciplinary relevance, innovation, language, and structure.

 Self-Assessment Logs: Throughout the unit, students consider their development, difficulties, and revelations.

 Required Resources 
 Notebooks or electronic journals used by writers

 Excerpts from a variety of authors and genres of poetry, drama, and fiction

 Articles about healthcare or ethical case studies that provide thematic inspiration

 Storyboards, narrative diagrams, and character maps are examples of visual aids.

 Word processors, voice recorders, and graphic design applications are examples of digital tools for drafting and sharing.

 Feedback forms and rubrics