Creative Writing Syllabus Grade 7

Descriptive Writing: Students focus on creating rich imagery through the use of sensory details, figurative language, and precise vocabulary to vividly describe scenes, characters, and emotions, bringing their writing to life.

Narrative Writing: Students craft complex stories with detailed plots, multi-layered characters, and themes that explore deeper messages, focusing on conflict resolution, character growth, and narrative voice.

Persuasive Writing: Students learn to argue their viewpoint on various issues, using logical reasoning, credible evidence, and persuasive language while addressing counterarguments to build strong, convincing essays.

Expository Writing: Students write clear, logical explanations on topics ranging from science and history to how things work, breaking down complex ideas into understandable steps, supported by facts, examples, and data.

Comparative Writing: Students analyze similarities and differences between two or more topics, ideas, or characters, learning to organize comparative essays with clear points of comparison, using transitions effectively.

Dialogue Writing: Students refine their ability to write realistic and purposeful dialogue that reveals character traits, builds tension, and advances the plot, focusing on varied speech patterns and appropriate dialogue tags.

Reflective Writing: Students engage in thoughtful analysis of personal experiences, exploring what they’ve learned and how they’ve grown, often tying their reflections to broader themes or life lessons.

Informative/Explanatory Writing: Students present information on a specific topic clearly and thoroughly, aiming to teach or explain by organizing content logically, using technical terms when needed, and backing explanations with accurate details.