For students who struggle in or may not like writing I want to help them learn how it can become enjoyable and not a chore. For students who are already talented writers I want to help them expand their horizons and find their creative voice.

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Course Information

English Course for Middle School Preparation
(Grades 4-6)

-Thesis Statements
-How to write an introduction and conclusion
-How to organize a 5 paragraph essay
-Pre-writing processes
-Introduction to types of essays
-Common misconceptions of punctuation (colons and commas)
-Imagery

English Course for High School Preparation
(Grades 7-9)

-Put the STATEMENT in thesis
-HOOKING your audience
-Conclude with food for thought
-Introduction to level five essay graduation requirements
-Creative Pre-writes
-Outlines and effective research
-Citations and MLA format
-Rhetoric (syntax, figurative language, diction, appeals, imagery, etc)
-Voice –How to STAND OUT
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