Teaching Creative Writing to Second Language Learners

by Ryan Thorpe

This timely and accessible book offers engaging guidance to teachers of second language students on teaching creative writing in their classrooms. Creative writing is a tool that can inspire second language learners to write more, play with language, and enjoy and improve not only their writing, but also their speaking, listening, and reading skills. Addressing the expectations and perceptions of writing in another language, Thorpe demonstrates how to foster successful creative writing environments and teach and assess creative writing in a way that is tailored to the distinct needs of non-native speakers. Covering key topics such as cultural storytelling, voice, genre, and digital composition, assessment, and more, Thorpe shares successful creative writing instructional practices informed by current research in creative writing and second language education. Each chapter includes insights, advice, and student examples that can help new teachers take their first steps in more reflective second language creative writing classroom. An invaluable resource for instructors of non-native students and an ideal text for pre-service teachers in courses in TESOL, writing instruction, and applied linguistics, this book invites you to use creative writing not only as a successful method for teaching L2 writing, but also as a way to improve student motivation and output, for more effective language learning.

278 pages, Paperback

Published December 21, 2021

Reviews

[C Cheng · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this book for teachers. It was simple to follow and practical in its approach to the subject. I liked how it provided plenty of relevant theory and research to explain how the writer arrived at his conclusions, and I liked how it was filled with lots of different writing exercises as well as examples and commentary on each of these books. I would certainly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in teaching second language creative writing. I think this is the most expansive and comprehensive book out there right now on the subject.

[Hussin Alkheder · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a Middle Eastern writer from Syria, and I have never lived or studied in any native English-speaking country up until this moment. Despite this, I have successfully published five novels in the English language. I can confidently say that this book has been a major source of support, helping me navigate the challenging journey of writing. I highly recommend it to all aspiring writers.