High School Writing: FULL Semester Grammar, Composition and Essay Writing

Students will learn to write competent, sequential, five paragraph essays (narrative, expository/informative and argumentative) following a clear format using the tools of grammar, sentence and paragraph composition.

I am a certified education specialist /special education teacher (mild/moderate) so this class is perfect for students with mild or moderate challenges in writing, grammar or essay composition.

There is no homework -  all lessons are in class. However, often times students like to work on their essays between classes and submit them to the next class, which is acceptable. 

Class grade is based on participation (Pass/Fail).  Letter grades on individual final essays may be requested by parents if they have been submitted in a timely manner.  If individual attention is required for further review or care, tutoring can be provided. 

1 hour 50 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

We will refer to explore.org website to watch live camera of animals in their natural habitat. We will also refer to National Geographic for kids for information on countries of the world. We will utilize read.gov section on Aesop's fables.