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This is a basic writing course for freshmen and sophomores to help them produce great writing assignments throughout their high school career. We will also offer Writing for College next semester, which is for juniors and seniors.
This is a basic writing course for freshmen and sophomores to help them produce great writing assignments throughout their high school career. We will also offer Writing for College next semester, which is for juniors and seniors.
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Session dates: Tuesdays, September 6 to October 25, 2011
Total classes: 8
Starting time: 2:30 pm Eastern (1:30 pm Central)
Duration: 1 hour
Fee: $130 if you register on or before August 1, 2011. $180 after Aug. 1 for all 8 classes.
Instructor: Robert Gotcher, Ph.D.
Prerequisite: none
Suggested grade level: 9th to 10th
High school credit: 2/3 semester. Parent can assign additional writing assignments for full semester credit.
Course description: This course is designed to help the student develop the skills and habits that make for good writing at the high school level. The emphasis will be on creating good paragraphs, introductions and conclusions, organizing the paragraphs, and outlining.
Course outline:
Class 1: The essentials of good writing
Class 2: The paragraph
Class 3: The introduction
Class 4: The conclusion
Class 5: The argument
Class 6: The outline
Class 7: The five-paragraph essay
Class 8: Wrap-up and final assignment
Course materials: Everything provided free online or by Dr. Gotcher.
Homework: Weekly writing assignments. Final 3-5 page paper on topic of student’s choice. Graded and commented on by Dr. Gotcher.
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