This ongoing workshop will be working on essay skills for high schoolers. Each week we will cover a different aspect of writing, but students are encouraged to come with their specific questions and assignments, so we can address those.  Working with students essays will be a portion of our work together, as well.

Session topics will rotate through the below topics, and students can pop in at any time. These do not need to be done sequentially. Students can drop into any session that meets their needs. Below are the four weeks of the drop-in sessions. Skills can be built on for those continuing to attend each session or for those just dropping in for one or two sessions, they can jump in with the topic of that day. 
Week 1 (Week of July 28th)-How Do I Start Essays?: Brainstorming, Outlining, and Understanding the Different Types of Essays and Ongoing Essay Questions and Practice
Week 2 (Week of August 4th) -  How Do I Organize Essay?: Introductory Paragraphs (Hook, Thesis, Plan) and Introductory and Concluding Sentences and Ongoing Essay Questions and Practice
Week 3 (Week of August 11th) -   How and Why Do I Incorporate Details in Essays?: Using Details, Support for Topic and Ongoing Essay Questions and Practice
Week 4 (Week of August 18th) -  How Do I Fine-Tune My Essay?: Transitions, Using a Diverse Sentence Structure, and Revising and Ongoing Essay Questions and Practice