Creative Writing (Grades 6 - 12)

Audition Tasks (SCAPA only)

1. Portfolio: Students auditioning in the area of Literary Arts will submit a writing portfolio in a provided Portfolio Template - go.fcps.net/GT-LitArtsSubmit. All pieces in the portfolio and on demand MUST be original writing and typed. The use of ChatGPT, Grammarly or any other AI platform or tool to generate ideas or written content that will be assessed is strictly prohibited. Due: week of Nov. 9 to GT teacher

Grades 6–7

The writing portfolio must include 2–3 prepared pieces from different genres.  

See Forms, Genres & Poetry Examples - go.fcps.net/GTCWForms

Grades 8–12

The writing portfolio must include:

• 1 short story (8 pages maximum)
• 1 poem in the form of either a villanelle, sestina, or ghazal. 

   (See Forms, Genres & Poetry Examples - go.fcps.net/GTCWForms).

• 1 student choice of: a play, screen-play, comic, or essay. (8 pages maximum)
• Optional: Up to 2 additional pieces of student choice, any form/genre (8 pages maximum per piece)

Forms, Genres & Poetry Examples |  Possible forms: Storytelling (written), Spoken Word, Podcast Script, Flash Fiction, Short Story, Novella, Novel, Playwriting, Poetry, Graphic Novel, Short Film Script, TV Pilot Script, Full-length Film Script, Critical Essay, Lyric Essay, Video Essay, Experimental Writing. Possible genres: fantasy, horror, science fiction, drama, comedy, romance, historical fiction, magical realism, western, literary.

2. On-Demand Writing: The on-demand audition will last 45 minutes in a group setting, administered at the student’s FCPS current school. At that time, the student will complete several on-demand prompts. On-demand writing will be completed using a student’s FCPS Chromebook. If desired, students will be provided pencil & paper.

3. Gifted and Talented Identification: In addition to the requirements of the student portfolio and on-demand writing audition, students must also have a qualifying score (9th stanine) on one of the following assessments: Iowa Achievement Test in the area of Reading, Profile of Creative Abilities (PCA) test (age 14 or under) or other applicable assessment. If needed, the District Recommendation Committee (DRC) will determine appropriate alternative assessment options.