Year 7/8 Creative Writing Workshop

Year 7/8 Creative Writing Workshop – Talent 100



Take your creative writing to the next level with Talent 100’s Creative Writing Workshop. Designed for students in Years 7–8, this interactive and engaging three-hour session focuses on developing advanced descriptive writing skills to craft memorable characters and vivid settings.

Through a combination of reading and writing exercises, students will explore a variety of language techniques, analyse how authors bring stories to life, and create their own detailed and immersive descriptions. This workshop not only fosters creativity but also helps students strengthen skills essential for NAPLAN and school assessments.

What They’ll Learn:

• Descriptive Techniques: Master a range of language techniques to enhance your writing.
• Show Not Tell: Understand and apply this key narrative writing strategy.
• Text Analysis: Learn to analyse texts and explain how authors use descriptive language effectively.
• Creative Writing Practice: Craft your own character and setting descriptions with guidance from expert tutors.

Why Attend?

• For Students:
• Boost Creativity: Learn to think imaginatively and express ideas vividly.
• Improve Academic Performance: Gain valuable skills for NAPLAN and school assessments.
• Confidence in Writing: Develop confidence in your ability to craft compelling stories.

• For Parents:
• Support Academic Success: Ensure your child builds strong creative writing and analysis skills.
• Develop Creativity: Encourage imaginative thinking that extends beyond the classroom.
• Expert Guidance: Benefit from Talent 100’s expert tutors and proven methods.

Workshop Agenda:

• 9:00 am: Roll Call and Introductions
• 9:10 am: Activity 1 – Reading and Writing about Setting
• 10:00 am: Break 1
• 10:10 am: Activity 2 – Reading and Writing about Characters
• 11:00 am: Break 2
• 11:10 am: Activity 3 – Responding to a Stimulus
• 12:00 pm: Pickup

Workshop Details:

📍 Locations: Chatswood, Epping

📅 Dates:

• Chatswood: Thursday, 23rd January 2025
• Epping: Friday, 24th January 2025
• 🕒 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• 💰 Price: $50

What We Provide:

• Writing books and stationery.

What Students Need to Bring:

• A snack and drink for breaks.
• A pencil case.
• A laptop (optional; all activities can be completed handwritten).