Genre: Roman-à-clef (Beginner Creative Writing)

What happens when you turn a real memory into fiction? This beginner creative writing unit teaches the roman-à-clef—a "novel with a key" that disguises real people and events as story. Students start with a personal "Writer in Me" introduction (skippable or expandable), then choose from three prompts, outline a memory, create a key, and fictionalize the details while keeping the emotional truth. Includes lessons on genre conventions, popular works, teacher examples, outlining guides, and a full teacher's guide with rubrics and pacing support. Perfect for beginner creative writing, workshops, or sub plans. No prep stress—just print and go.