The Big Idea: Creative writers take risks and persevere. Creative Writing 11 is designed for students who are interested in developing confidence and refining their writing skills through self-expression for various creative purposes. The course provides students with in-depth opportunities to explore personal and cultural identities, memories, and stories in a wide range of genres. Within a supportive community, students will collaborate and strengthen their skills through writing and design processes. Creative Writing 11 is grounded in the exploration and application of writing processes, inviting students to express themselves creatively as they reflect on, adjust, and extend their writing skills. The following are several of the many possible areas of focus within Creative Writing 11 (short fiction, poetry, graffiti styles, styles of literature, authenticity versus sentimentality, literary devices and techniques, the relationship between form and function, etc.). The course could also include sections on creative non-fiction, such as online blogs, columns, features, articles, captions, memoirs, interviews, or reviews.