This course stresses the application of skills central to different types of communication relevant to high school freshmen. The course involves training in the writing of resumes, cover letters, formal/informal style pieces, all types of academic writing, instructions, descriptions, definitions, etc. For greater development of these skills, vocabulary study, grammar review, and reading practice are assigned to help improve all elements of writing. As this is only a 9 week course, it is fast-paced and will require diligence and determination to meet the objectives.