One of the biggest fears humans have is public speaking. While this class might still be “scary,” it is my hope to alleviate some of the concern. In an age of “don’t call me, text me,” some of our formal writing and speaking skills have suffered. Proper planning, research, and execution will be learned within the focused speeches. Added public speaking exercises within class, including but not limited to, impromptu speech writing will happen. Supplies: notebook or binder & pen or pencil for taking notes 3x5” notecards Semester 2: Creative Writing Thursdays beginning the Spring Semester Have a flair for imaginative writing? This course is meant for those looking to expand their writing skills beyond only academic writing. To do so, we will learn how to analyze other works, critique them, and write our own. Learning outcomes Techniques and terminology of fiction writing Techniques and terminology of poetry writing Techniques and terminology of plays Critical reading skills for critiquing fiction, poetry, and plays How to “workshop.” The importance of revision within the writing process Contact: Amy Loesch via text (314-596-6535) or email (heatgrammarian@gmail.com) I will be teaching English 1, 2, and 3, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, World History, and American History. I graduated in 2009 with a BA in Religious Education. I continued my MA in Teaching in Secondary English, but had to stop shy of my semester of student teaching due to deployment. Since then, I've been a substitute teacher at Providence Classical Christian Academy in St. Louis, MO, have been homeschooling my four children since winter of 2016, and have taught numerous classes with the HEAT program.