Izvleček
Z možnost literarnega ustvarjanja pogosto pripisujemo nadarjenosti posameznika in posledično menimo, da je šolanje ne more izboljšati. Pa vendar v zadnjih desetletjih zaznavamo porast literarnih delavnic, kjer skupine pod vodstvom izkušenih piscev brusijo in nadgrajujejo svoje ustvarjalno pisanje. (Žagar v Blažič, 2003) Tudi pri pouku slovenščine in drugih predmetih ugotavljamo, da zmožnost ustvarjalnega pisanja ni kar prirojena, prav tako se ne nadgrajuje z leti, temveč z motiviranostjo in veliko vaje. Te pa znotraj natrpanih učnih načrtov ni mogoče udejanjati v okviru pouka. Kam torej z mladostno željo po literarnem ustvarjanju? Kako jo razvijati, nadgrajevati in sploh spodbujati? Prav na podlagi zgoraj navedenega je bila dijakom na Srednji šoli Veno Pilon Ajdovščina v preteklih treh šolskih letih dijakom ponujena obšolska dejavnost literarnega ustvarjanja. V pričujočem prispevku so navedeni in predstavljeni primeri vaj, s katerimi znotraj omenjene dejavnosti krepimo zmožnost ustvarjalnega pisanja in mladim ponujamo prostor za raziskovanje lastne pisateljske usmerjenosti.
Abstract
When Thoughts Find Words Secondary School Extracurricular Activity: Creative Writing
O ne often attributes the capacity for literary creativity to individual talent. It is, therefore, assumed that instruction cannot improve it. Yet, in recent decades, we have seen a rise in literary workshops where groups, under the guidance of experienced writers, hone and develop their creative writing. (Žagar in Blažič, 2003) In Slovenian classes and other subjects, we have also found that the ability to write creatively is not innate, nor does it increase with age. On the contrary, it requires motivation and plenty of practice, which is unrealisable within the constraints of a busy curriculum. So, how do we nurture youthful enthusiasm to create literature? How do we develop it, expand on it and encourage it? In response, the Veno Pilon Ajdovščina Secondary School has offered students extracurricular activities in literary creation for the last three academic years. This article presents some exercises that – within the framework of the extracurricular activity – strengthen the ability to write creatively and offer adolescents a space to explore their writing orientation.