Writing Composition

In this course, students will learn how to write a variety of essays, using the five-paragraph essay format. Attention will be given to each part of the writing process, from brainstorming through finished products. 

This class is for students at all levels of writing. I believe in taking students where they are and helping them move forward in their writing ability. I am interested in providing information/instruction that will help students become more confident intheir writing knowledge, as well as providing personal comments/suggestions about their writing. Some class periods are filled with instruction, examples, and practice. Other weeks are filled with brief meetins with students about the writing they are working on. During these meetings, I make suggestions, answer questions, and give direction.

The course does include some grammar instruction, but this class does not constitute a full grammar curriculum. Students who still need significant grammar instruction will want to add an additional resource or curriculum for individual study.

Students are expected to type their final draft of each writing assignment, following the MLA format (taught in class).

This class counts as 1 English credit.

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

$160  (This is $10 a week)

Tuition is due on the first week of class unless families are using the payment plan.

The Power in Your Hands: Writing Nonfiction in High School, second edition, by Sharon Watson

The instructor will also provide additional curriculum to students.

This product is available from Christian Books Distributors and Rainbow Resources. The links for both distributors are below. (Please note: You may be able to find this book used from used book salers. Please try to get a copy that has not been written in and make sure you are purchasing the SECOND EDITION.)

https://www.christianbook.com/power-hands-writing-nonfiction-school-textbook/sharon-watson/9781519417763/pd/417763?srsltid=AfmBOop0eIu9EaTIz-apmsmrEVICLUY5XEeQTjL3Mg7xGPJDI4arGxm4 

https://www.rainbowresource.com/043278.html?trackcode=googleBase&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19234051095&gbraid=0AAAAAD8gR9rWAZzKCy9tdkyfEam_sI3ph&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzqXQBhD2ARIsAKrIeU8ziOUbbB5viCqYebJVy4dtwFMeKsr7erhtdguaA4wml-cXhiqgP0kaAleKEALw_wcB 

pen / pencil

notebook paper

computer paper for printing out essays

index cards or Post-it notes (optional but helpful)